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greybaby
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Hummingbirds
Our hummingbirds have flown the coop so to speak in Idaho and I'm wondering if you're noticing more of them as they migrate South. It seemed like
they were really fluorishing this year up North and I already miss them as they have fattened up nicely and now left us for the winter. I already
miss seeing them and hearing their distinctive little sound as they flutter around the flowers.
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dtbushpilot
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Can somebody tell me the Spanish word for hummingbird? Thanks...dt
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Keri
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my translator says colibri, k
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DENNIS
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They're called CHUPAROSA in this area.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
They're called CHUPAROSA in this area. |
While the "dictionary" name is colibri, Dennis is correct that most people around here call them chuparosa or chupamiel...
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGringo
While the "dictionary" name is colibri, Dennis is correct that most people around here call them chuparosa or chupamiel... |
CHUPAROSA meaning, of course, Rose Sucker.
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
CHUPAROSA meaning, of course, Rose Sucker. |
Dennis, Dennis !!!!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
Dennis, Dennis !!!!
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Oh Gawd...Am I wrong? I thought it made sense.
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Subastador
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Not wrong, Dennis.. and of course, chupamiel is "Honeysucker"
From the verb chupar, (to suck). Common usage has a lot of other connotations.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Subastador
Not wrong, Dennis.. and of course, chupamiel is "Honeysucker"
From the verb chupar, (to suck). Common usage has a lot of other connotations. |
Thanks for the verification. I was pretty sure anyway, just didn't want to mock my buddy, Ed.
Won't go into the various connotations. I'm already on thin ice here.
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fdt
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Chuparosas, chupamiltos, colibries, hermitaņos. They have many names and it's probably because there are so many varieties.
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trochilidae
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DENNIS
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Grazie tanto, Ferna.
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DENNIS
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Man...This page is really responsive. Just a few mentions of hummingbirds and feeders are for sale at the top of the page.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Grazie tanto, Ferna. |
piacere mio!
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graybaby
what species of hummingbirds do you normally have in Idaho? And do you know where they migrate to?
Thanks
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docsmom
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I hope some migrate through Tucson, AZ.
Last year we were in Vegas and I think our natives wound up in the care of Susan in Mulege.
So far in Tucson we just have the regulars but we'll be looking for any of your migrants and will take care of them if they stop in!
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One stopped here for a drink and bath
Our backyard has been buzzing with hummingbirds lately
MAGA
marooons Are Governing America
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greybaby
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Unfortunately, I have no idea the species of hummingbirds we have here in Southwest Idaho. I just know that they were everywhere it seemed throughout
the summer, entertaining us with their diving at one another, drinking of the flowers and just fluttering around as only these little creatures can.
And, just like that, they're all gone. I really tried to pay attention this year to when they left. I would say two weeks ago they were still
aplenty. And now, not a one.
We will be in the Ensenada area in the next couple of weeks maybe a few of our "buddies" will be there ahead of us.
P.S. elgatoloco - where did you get that incredible bird feeder/watering setup? It is perfect for these little guys.
Though this thread is about hummingbirds, I'm wonderiing has witnessed the Monarchs migrating South in the past. We were in Baja one year when they
were headed down and it was an incredible experience. We knew of grade school classes in Boise that set them free after they hatched but had never
been on the receiving end when they arrived South. Such a sight and an incredible way to experience the wonder of nature.
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mulege marv
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new camera
just got a new camera so had to try it out, also using a different photo editer. i think this one might be a bit large
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mulege marv
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yep i need to work on that
sorry will crop future ones down more
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