Hummingbirds are mesmerizing and entertaining creatures. Every year many enjoy watching them in their yard. Whether you have a flower garden or multiple feeders around your home, viewing their flight patterns is a great way to spend time outdoors surrounded by nature. When watching these hummingbirds, puzzling questions may arise that need answers regarding hummingbird…
Hummingbirds face many obstacles every single day, whether it comes in the form of known common predators such as cats or toxic pesticides lurking in your backyard garden. Let’s take a look at what harmful dangers or fatalities a hummingbird may need to avoid in your backyard. What common things can kill hummingbirds? Hummingbirds are…
How fascinating and entertaining it is when a hummingbird zips up to your face and hovers while staring at you quizzically! Engaging in this opportunity allows close contact with these beautiful vibrant creatures. Have you ever questioned their behavior and wondered what the motives are behind these acts? Are they being aggressive or simply questioning…
While maintaining landscapes, active hummingbird nests are constantly at risk of becoming damaged when located in bushes, trees or climbing vines. When this predicament arises there is always hesitation on what to do and how to successfully relocate or remove a hummingbird nest. In this article, I will discuss if it is safe or legal…
As I was walking through my local nursery I came upon a display of commercial pre-made hummingbird nectar. I began to wonder if homemade hummingbird nectar (like my mother would always prepare) is better for the hummingbirds than the commercial pre-made products found at the store. Mothers are full of knowledge, experience, and observation. I…
I was making homemade hummingbird nectar in my kitchen one morning and wondered if I should add red dye to the mixture and mimic what I see in store-bought commercial nectar.I know for humans to ingest anything artificial is problematic and can cause health concern, therefore I started to have second thoughts. As a person…
While riding my bike and stopped at a traffic light, I noticed an odd shape fluttering on the ground. As I looked further, I realized it was an injured adult hummingbird. I started thinking, is the hummingbird still alive? Is it safe to touch a hummingbird or do they carry disease? Who do I call…
Throughout my life, I have experienced and enjoyed the beauty and dynamics of hummingbirds. They have been a part of my childhood and continues to be a larger part of my adult life. Hummingbirds are nature’s most beautiful, inquisitive, and acrobatic bird species. Learning the secrets to entice the re-occurrence of welcome house guests is…
Training a hummingbird to feed from your hand is a rewarding experience and requires consistency, patience, and respect. In this article I will explain how to train a hummingbird to feed from your hand with tips and also things to avoid when attempting this enjoyable experience. How do you train a hummingbird to be hand…
Observing a baby hummingbird grow from a tiny little egg to an inexperienced adult is an extraordinary occurrence to witness. Understanding the remarkable stages of a new generation of baby hummingbirds will captivate and spark an appreciation for their struggles and successes to integrate successfully into their modern society. In this article, I will address…
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