If your hummingbird feeder is freezing, you can bet your neighbor’s feeders are experiencing the same dilemma. Hummingbird nectar has a lower freezing point than water because of it’s sugar concentrate. The recommended hummingbird nectar recipe of one part sugar to four parts water freezes at 27 degrees Fahrenheit but starts to become “slushy” at…
Keeping hummingbird nectar cool in the feeders during the summer heat can be extremely challenging. Hummingbird nectar degrades faster when continually exposed to direct sunlight or ambient temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Discovering ways to provide hummingbirds with safe, cool and refreshing nectar is a complicated obstacle but one that has simple solutions. How do…
Have you ever had a season where you witnessed fewer hummingbirds visiting your feeders than the previous year and found yourself asking, “What am I doing wrong?” Well, you are not alone. It sounds easy to say, “hang a hummingbird feeder and they will come”. There are several easily identifiable factors and some less obvious…
While enjoying your backyard filled with active hummingbirds zipping in and out, landing on the feeder for a quick refreshment or courageously fighting to maintain a territory, it is enticing to recognize each hummingbird for its characteristics, and identifiable differences. Just as important as it is for the backyard hummingbird enthusiast to accurately identify its…
Hummingbirds, being as small and discreet as they are, often get overlooked by communities. While they jettison in to drink from tubular flowers or make chittering sounds as they protect their territory, environmental temperatures play a huge role in their well-being. Are they, and how are they affected by the weather? How can we assist…
Hummingbirds are graceful flyers, however they are not known for their walking attributes. Through the evolutionary process, every species has their strengths that outweigh their weaknesses. For hummingbirds, their characteristic advantages are the strength and control of their wings in flight and hovering capabilities. Can hummingbirds walk? Hummingbirds cannot walk, but they can use their…
Hummingbirds are stunningly graceful creatures beloved by everyone. Mating to nesting is a detailed process for hummingbirds preparing to become parents. Originating from the male hummingbird’s flight maneuvers to attract his mate combined with female nesting rituals including complete custody over the offspring are very specific behavior patterns. Do hummingbirds mate for life? Male hummingbirds…
Every minute of every day a hummingbird is susceptible to diseases and unknown pathogens. Have you ever encountered a hummingbird with an enlarged growth on their beak and wondered what hardships it has endured? Ever speculate if these growths are from a battle wound or from unsanitary conditions? Having been curious about a hummingbird’s story…
Knowing true facts over false claims about hummingbirds will make the difference between harming or saving your hummingbird friends. Becoming informed will not only add to colorful conversation but will provide insight and will help correct the record on some common hummingbird misconceptions and myths. In this article, I discover true hummingbird facts behind the…
Hummingbirds are a beautiful addition to any backyard. Many enjoy spending time watching and being entertained by the acrobatic flying and feeding maneuvers of hummingbirds. Ever stop to wonder what gender you are observing? Identifying male and female genders can be tricky. Here are four identifying steps to assist you in your quest. How do…
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