In winter, when the food and water supply stored in their nest is exhausted, some of the ants called workers are sent to find new sources and replenish the colonyâs supplies. The pests feed on: 1  pet food, 2  live and dead insects, 3  and almost anything that people eat.
Anna's Hummingbirds in coastal California, Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver Island do not migrate at all, and a year-round feeder usually means year-round birds. Farther inland, Anna's may move seasonally to make best use of local resources; these movements may be more attuned to elevation than to latitude.
STAR-LEDGER FILE PHOTO The ruby-throat is the only hummingbird commonly found east of the Mississippi. Note the yellow grid over the nectar port -- it's a bee guard to prevent bees from feeding. Just yesterday, I spotted the first hummingbird of the season at the nectar feeder hung under the eaves of my back porch.I was beginning to wonder where the little guys were.Generally, I fill and hang a feeder around April 30 and quite promptly have visitors.ust yesterday, I spotted the first hummingbird of the season at the nectar feeder hung under the eaves of my back porch. I was beginning to wonder where the little guys were.