Hummingbird
Nesting
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There are more ways to attract hummingbirds than using hummingbird feeders. Providing nesting material might encourage hummingbirds to nest closer your feeding zone.
We use a combination of hummingbird feeders, water features, nesting materials and native plants. Coral honeysuckle attracts hummingbirds for the whole season with very little trouble. Native wildflowers, shrubs and trees that bloom over the entire growing season provide more than nectar. They attract insects that add vital protein to a hummingbird's diet.
Good hummingbird feeders are easy to clean. They don't obstruct the view for the hummingbirds so the birds aren't put in danger. Keeping the feeders away from window reflections will help avoid window strikes. Hummingbirds often chase each other into windows so it is best to keep feeders and flowers away from likely problem windows like large picture windows.
Baby bottle brushes are good for cleaning hummingbird feeders. Most grocery stores carry these brushes.
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Hummingbird Feeders
Get those hummingbird feeders up early to catch the earliest migrating hummingbirds. If you don't have blooming flowers near the feeders, add some color yourself. Tie some red bows and ribbons near the feeders. See more ideas and some cleaning tips below the feeders.
We have arranged our hummingbird feeders by size (capacity) so you can quickly search among the feeders suited for your specific needs.
Prices and features vary greatly so look carefully...and enjoy!
WINDOW MOUNTED HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS:
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WINDOW UNIT
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12 oz. capacity
hanger included
$11.95
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There are few experiences as amazing as seeing hummingbirds up close. All of these window hummingbird feeders bring the hummingbirds within inches of your face. Most of the time sunlight is reflecting on the window enough that the birds don't see you but you only have to hold still to enjoy the thrill of seeing these beautiful birds. If the hummingbirds can see you and are nervous, lower your eyes until they begin to feed.
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Larger Capacity Hummingbird Feeders Coming SoonWe have a few of these larger feeders set up already:
Reluctant to buy a "fancy" feeder because it might be hard to clean?
If you have had a problem with stubborn spots in hard to reach areas, we have some simple hints. Place some uncooked rice (about one tablespoon has worked for me) and a very small amount of warm water (just enough to make the rice slippery) into the reservoir. Shake the dirt and spots away! If it doesn't work quickly, let some vinegar water soak the stains first.
Keep your hummingbird feeders clean with a diluted solution of bleach or vinegar. Be sure to rinse thoroughly! Rinse, rinse, rinse!
To avoid spotting problems, change the formula in your feeders often. Hummingbirds like fresh sugar water. A clean feeder is healthy for the hummingbirds. In hot temperatures, change the sugar water often, every few days. Hummingbird feeders placed in full sun in hot temperatures will need the formula changed more often.
Hint: Hummingbird feeders placed in the shade are not as attractive to bees as feeders placed in the full sun.
See additional hummingbird information in the right margin!
Hummingbird feeders are not just for spring migration and summer. Fall is a very important time to keep your feeders full and available. Migrating hummingbirds are looking for an easy way to fuel up for their long journey. You should not remove your feeders until several weeks after last seeing a hummingbird. There could be many birds zipping through that you are unaware of.
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HUMMINGBIRDS:
Get their attention!
Adding red bows and ribbons will catch the attention of passing hummingbirds. In early spring it is especially fun to try to catch the attention of migrants. Throw a red tablecloth over your outdoor table...or if you don't have a table, toss it over something else. It doesn't have to stay there forever!
Add red accents around the garden: garden flags, hang feeders from colorful hooks, wind spinners, stained glass wind chimes, red hanging pots, paint a big rock or planter BRIGHT RED and add a "Welcome Hummingbirds" message to it.
Some things to consider when purchasing hummingbird feeders.
Look for hummingbird feeders that do not block the vision of your hummingbirds. Don't buy feeders that make a hummingbird stick its head down inside a deep flower. Give your hummingbirds the best chance for survival.
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Here is the hummingbird feeder placement that works for me. (Experiment in your own yard to get your own results.) I space my feeders around my property. We rarely have more than 5-6 hummingbirds and often have only 3-4. I place my hummingbird feeders out of view of the other feeders. It makes it more difficult for any one hummingbird to patrol all the feeders.
If you have a larger number of hummingbirds than this, you could probably group your hummingbird feeders together into one active feeding station. A large number of hummingbirds will have to get used to sharing feeders!
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Did you know? Hummingbird males do not help in raising their offspring.
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