When I first began making homemade hummingbird sugar water for my feeders, I followed the instructions I found on the internet. Over time, I discovered I was not making it correctly because some instructional steps on the internet were not made perfectly clear, causing me to be unaware of my mistakes. This article is a…
For years, everything I read about hummingbirds’ ability to smell told me hummingbirds could not smell. I found that strange since other bird species were known to have a sense of smell; why not hummingbirds? Recent research has proven that this common myth that hummingbirds cannot smell has been debunked. This article explains how and…
I recently purchased a red glass hummingbird feeder and was amazed at my hummingbirds’ attraction to it. They seemed to prefer it to the other clear feeders with red components. I moved it around and positioned it in other feeder locations in my yard, however my hummingbirds seemed to still prefer it over the other…
Hummingbirds have feathers that range from very tiny to very large by comparison. This article takes a deep dive into the different types of feathers found on a hummingbird and how they differ from one another. What is Unique About Hummingbirds’ Feathers Hummingbirds have eight unique feathers that cover their entire body, each with its…
Recently, I have seen several lizards and a couple of snakes in my backyard and was wondering if they were a threat to my hummingbirds. This article identifies the reptiles that are predator’s to hummingbirds, their eggs, and hatchlings. What Reptiles Eat Hummingbirds? Reptiles that eat hummingbirds include Green Anole lizards, Cuban Brown Anole Lizards,…
I was watching Anna’s hummingbirds return to overwinter in my area along the coast in southern California and was thinking about hummingbirds that choose to overwinter in colder climates, especially where it snows. There are now many reported sightings of hummingbirds in snow and below-freezing temperatures visiting hummingbird feeders in the middle of the winter….
I watched a hawk fly over my backyard the other day, searching for prey to capture and eat. I wondered if it would attack my hummingbirds, and thinking about it further, I wondered how many other birds were predators of my hummingbirds, so I decided to do some research. The list is long. This article…
Recently, my brother saw several praying mantises in his backyard and asked me if they were dangerous to his hummingbirds. To my great surprise, I discovered that the Praying Mantis is a major threat to hummingbirds. I wondered how many other insects are dangerous as well. This article identifies several insects that prey on hummingbirds….
In this post, we will explore the top seven animal predators of hummingbirds that eat their eggs, hatchlings, and even adults. Hummingbirds have multiple animal predators besides the typical cat that can eat them as a delectable treat. The interplay between hummingbirds and their predators adds a layer of complexity to the avian ecosystem, underscoring…
The hummingbirds visiting my feeders in my backyard have gorgets that range from a variety of vibrant colors to dull, not-brilliant colors. I started wondering about why hummingbird gorgets differ so much and what the reason was for these differences.This post describes what I discovered regarding my questions about hummingbird gorgets. What Is a Gorget…
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