On Thu, 26 Jan 1995, Richard Spear wrote:
 
> In article  Teri Rhan {FMO} <[log in to unmask]> writes:
> >I've chosen to paint my 2 urdan hives fire engine red which is the color
> >that attracts hummingbirds. (deleted) So I'm on a plant and paint red
> >campaign.
> >Does anyone know of any complications I might be getting myself into by
> >chosing this color?
>
> Teri - guess I'm missing the point, but *why* would you want to attract
> hummingbirds to a bee hive? Bees will attack hummingbirds (I've seen it
> happen!) and the birds are very vulnerable to bee stings.
 
Well I was hoping that by having lots of red in the yard, not just the
hives but flowers like Salvia, Fuschia, Monarda, redhot pokers, and some
windsocks among other things, I could attract some hummers to my hummingbird
feeders. Thanks for pointing out an obvious flaw in my plan. Maybe
nurturing bees and attracting hummers is counter productive.
 
I'm open to any ideas.
Teri