Honey is a natural sweetener and resistant to microorganism growth, so it should be ideal to make fresh, nutritious hummingbird nectar, right? Wrong! While honey can be delicious, using it in nectar … [Read more...]
How Many Times Do Hummingbirds Nest in a Year?
Backyard birders feel privileged when any birds take up residence in their yards, but there's an extra special feeling when that feathered resident is a hummingbird. But how often can we expect these … [Read more...]
How Can I Keep Wasps, Hornets & Bees Away From Hummingbird Feeders?
Bees, hornets and wasps love nectar as much as hummingbirds, but stinging insects are not generally welcome guests at nectar feeders. Not only can insects contaminate nectar so it is unsuitable for … [Read more...]
Hummingbird Basics: What Flowers Will Attract Hummingbirds?
Many different flowers can bring hummingbirds to your yard, but do you know which blooms are truly best to bring flocks of hungry hummers to visit? Plant these top blooms in your yard and you'll be … [Read more...]
Top 5 Hummingbird Garden Do’s & Don’ts
It's easy to plan a garden for hummingbirds, whether you are opting for a single hummer-friendly flowerbed, a group of containers dedicated to these flying jewels or an entire yard focused on your … [Read more...]
How Early Should Hummingbird Feeders Be Put Out in Spring?
Many backyard birders are eager to attract hummingbirds as early as possible in spring, but just when is the right time to put out hummingbird feeders so they are ready for the first arrivals of these … [Read more...]
How Long Will My Hummingbird Nectar Last?
When you're refilling hummingbird feeders frequently throughout the summer, it can seem like it would be much easier to make larger quantities of nectar all at once, but is that dangerous to … [Read more...]
How to Stop Those Hummingbird Feeder Drips
Hummingbird feeders may seem to be cleaner and neater than seed feeders, but when the sticky residue from a leaking feeder stains decks or patios, creates a rancid smell and attracts unwanted bugs, … [Read more...]
Hummingbird Courtship, Mating, and… Marriage?
Hummingbirds are some of the world's most beautiful and amazing birds, but their breeding relationships are some of the most tempestuous pairings of all birds. What does courtship, mating and marriage … [Read more...]
Keep Ants and Bees Away From Your Hummingbird Feeders
Hummingbirds are not the only backyard visitors who will take a sweet sip from your nectar feeders. While most backyard birders don't mind other birds getting the occasional drink, insects are rarely … [Read more...]
