Hummingbird feeders
A selection of feeders plus a recipe for hummingbird food that the birds will love!
The first summer we had our country lodge we decided to try putting out hummingbird feeders. We found an old one in the shed and thought "it's worth a try." We didn't know how long it would take - a week? a month? a season? Roughly 30 minutes after hanging the feeder we had hummingbirds!! We have several feeders now and lots of visitors! The variety we get in our part of the country is the Ruby Throated Hummingbird.
Hummingbirds are amazing to watch (and incredibly difficult to photograph)! They are quite aggressive and will battle each other to gain control of the feeder - chirping and chasing competitors away. We can sit right under the feeder and see and hear all the action while the drama unfolds.
Send us your hummingbird pictures and stories!
Making Hummingbird Nectar
We use a solution of 4 parts water to 1 part white granulated sugar. Add sugar to boiling water, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool before putting it out. To prevent mold (which is toxic to the birds) we change the mixture every weekend, thoroughly rinsing out the feeders each time. Never use honey or food dyes or coloring.
It takes some commitment to keep your feeder filled, but the rewards are worth it!
Hummingbird Feeders
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