Multi Use Hummer Feeders, Again

The hummingbird feeders have now been up for a little over three weeks, but there have yet to be signs of actual hummingbirds. That's typical here: "our" birds don't seem to show up until much later in the month. Until then I expect the users of those nectar feeders are going to be the clever little birds of the backyard. Last year I watched with amazement as one species after another (starting with Carolina Chickadees, then Carolina Wrens, then Tufted Titmice, then American Goldfinches) found a use for the dish feeders. Most used it as a drinking station. The wrens even used it as a place to grab insects trapped inside. And already the Titmice are being seen at these feeders in the new season. I have no problems with this, but of course the more aggressive hummers may have a very different opinion once they set up their summer residences. We shall see what comes.