Susan's Hummingbird Gardens

Archive for the ‘Hummingbird Feeders’ Category

August Hummingbirds

Some clips I shot a few years ago with my Fuji S5000 camera of predominately female and immature Ruby Throated Hummingbirds. I never put red food coloring into the sugar solution anymore. The hummingbirds find the feeders just fine without it. Lately I’ve begun using an actinic (brown) glass hummingbird feeder. It is easier to clean. My website has more extensive photos, info, and links to other sites. home.centurytel.net
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Hummingbird facts and custom glass hummingbird feeders…

Our guest author offers some really helpful hummingbird feeder tips. What got my attention, though, are the interesting hummingbird facts. Check it out – you’ll see what I mean…

Glass Hummingbird Feeder... Courtesy of TheHummingbirdStore.com

Hummingbird Feeders ? Important ?must Know? Facts About Hummingbirds

Before you create a hummingbird habitat in your backyard, there are several important things you must know, and do, to attract these beautiful creatures and to protect them. The selection of a good hummingbird feeder, placement of the feeder, maintenance of the hummingbird feeder and choice of food can be critical, both to your enjoyment of the hummingbirds and to their survival. I will cover each of these points, but first, allow me to give you a little information about the hummingbirds themselves.

How many types of hummingbirds are there? Read the rest of this entry »

Hummingbird Feeders

Not only does this guest article offer terrific hummingbird nectar recipes and instructions, it also explains the best time for you to set out your hummingbird feeders.

Lots of easy-to-understand information here…  

Hummingbirds — Helpful Facts and Feeding Tips
For many of us winter is winding down and we are anxiously awaiting  nature  to gear up with the coming of the spring season.  If you are interested in providing a warm welcome for some of the earliest migratory birds, I have some interesting tips and facts for you!  Hummingbirds are among the earliest birds to migrate north from South America.  They will sometimes arrive in their summer feeding grounds before nectar plants like azaleas have a chance to bloom.  That’s why it is a good idea to hang your Hummingbird Feeders just as winter winds down.  You may attract the earliest travelers and help to keep them nourished until springtime plants are in bloom.  Read the rest of this entry »

Hummingbird at hummingbird feeders

Who knew hummingbird feeders were so complex!

I suppose they have to just to keep up with all the high-tech toys cluttering up our busy lives these days. The “high-tech” aspects of the really well designed hummingbird feeders address the needs of hummers as well as the “filler-upper” (you and me). For instance… eliminate competition from ants, bees, and wasps; provide secure, comfortable perches; be easy to clean; and accommodate as many hummers as you want to feed. I’d also add another feature: replaceable parts.

See if you agree…

World’s Best Hummingbird Feeder, 5 Critical Design Features!

The most critical designs on the world’s best hummingbird feeder will involve the human element. Unlike birdseed feeders, nectar feeders must be completely cleaned at a minimum of once per week. Hummingbirds are attracted to fresh liquid, nectar that most closely resembles the natural nectar flowers provide. Unused nectar quickly turns to a molasses-type mixture that can not be easily removed.

The world’s best hummingbird feeders are designed with humans in mind, as well as hummingbirds. Read the rest of this entry »

Can you imagine feeding hummingbirds right from your hand? Here are a couple of YouTube videos showing just that.

I can’t wait to try it this year!

Hand feeding Hummingbirds – Ketchikan Alaska Tours

Feed them yourselves! www.alaskadiscoverytours.com. A hand fed Hummingbird video that is amazing. Taming the Alaskan hummingbird. These hummingbirds were filmed at our lodge in Alaska, no feeder required! Our lodge in Alaska has TONS of these little … Read the rest of this entry »