“How do I clean my hummingbird feeders?” The above question is common for anyone who feeds hummingbirds in their backyard. Everyone that I know cares deeply for their hummers, and they want to make sure their birds have fresh and clean nectar at all times. Unfortunately, the nectar that we use inside our feeders will ferment. The sugars in the water eventually […]
7 Ways to Keep Bees Off Your Hummingbird Feeders!
How do you keep bees away from your hummingbird feeders? Almost everyone who feeds hummingbirds has had to deal with bees competing for the delicious nectar. Yellow jackets, wasps, and hornets are especially frustrating when the feeders are close to your house because then these insects are more likely to bother or even sting you! Not to mention that a feeder full of bees […]
9 Ways To Keep Ants OFF Your Hummingbird Feeders
How do you keep ants off your hummingbird feeders? I don’t know anyone who wants these insects drinking the nectar that was put out for their hummingbirds. Mainly since ants can PREVENT hummingbirds, which happens when they arrive by the thousands and swarm over your feeders. Or it’s common for ants to get into the feeding ports and die inside, which can contaminate your […]
Hummingbird Nests: 7 Fun Facts You Should Know (2020)
Hummingbird nests are one of nature’s engineering miracles. There are many exciting things to know about hummer nests, such as how they are made and what materials are used for construction. So today, I am going to provide SEVEN interesting facts that I have recently learned. Before we begin, I have a question to ask: Do you want to watch a […]
8 Most Common Hummingbird Species (ID Guide)
Did you know there are over 350 hummingbird species in the world? I had no idea! Unfortunately, less than a dozen types of hummingbirds are commonly seen in the United States and Canada. For example, where I live in Akron, Ohio, we only get to observe the Ruby-throated Hummingbird during the warm summer months. Because hummingbirds are incredibly fast and small, […]
What do hummingbirds eat? (It’s not just nectar!)
What do hummingbirds eat? Wanting to know the foods that hummingbirds consume is a common question for anyone that enjoys watching these winged beauties. I have often wondered how hummingbirds get nutrition, mainly since I have only observed them eating nectar (Food #1 below!) from the flowers in my backyard. RELATED: 28 Common Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds (Native, Easy To Grow) Today, […]
The 2020 Hummingbird Food Guide (Easy Nectar Recipe + FAQ)
Are you looking for a proven hummingbird nectar recipe? Do you have questions about how to make hummingbird food that is both safe and effective? If so, you are not alone and join thousands (millions?) of other hummingbird enthusiasts across North America. My goal is to answer all of your nectar related questions in this post. First, you are going to learn an […]
How To Attract Hummingbirds: 38 Simple Tips (2020 Guide!)
Many years ago, my dad and I visited someone’s house whose entire backyard was dedicated to attracting hummingbirds. It was unbelievable! There were dozens of hummingbirds flying every direction visiting nectar feeders and beautiful flowers scattered across their yard. Now that I have a house and yard of my own, I have spent the last few years trying to transform my backyard […]
28 Common Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds (Native, Easy To Grow)
“What flowers attract hummingbirds?” This is probably the most common question people have as they construct their hummingbird garden and habitat. I know it was for me. Trying to sort through hundreds of potential flowers that hummingbirds (might) like was more frustrating and time-consuming than I had initially thought. I have spent hours trying to find the perfect mix of flowers and […]
The 8 Best Hummingbird Feeders (That Actually Work in 2020)
Finding the best hummingbird feeders is not as easy as it sounds! There are literally hundreds of different options and styles, which leads to many questions: Should my feeder be made of plastic or glass? Are the expensive hummingbird feeders the best? Will this unique blown glass hummingbird feeder attract any birds? Does it leak? Is it easy to clean? It can […]