Attract hummingbirds into your yard by using the best food, water, shelter, and nesting areas, and planting to attract them such as many different shrub species that will attract a variety of hummingbirds.
But let’s skip all the planting and gardening and go for the easiest option, Feeding them! This roundup is all about Food for your Hummingbirds in your yard. You will need to make a hummingbird feeder or you can buy them here. I love these ones that sit on the window. Hummingbird Window feeders
Do you know why feeders are mostly red? Hummingbirds instinctively watch for red things and investigate them. Use red bird feeders and red flowers in your garden.
If you supply this vital need for nectar (which you can make at home) with flowers or feeders you will surely attract hummingbirds.
Did you know Hummingbirds use spider web as the main ingredient in their nests so make sure you don’t knock down those webs next time you are cleaning up in the yard?
Hummingbird Nectar Recipe | Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
How to Make Hummingbird Nectar | Audubon
The Best Homemade Hummingbird Food Recipe | Bless This Mess
The 2020 Hummingbird Food Guide (Easy Nectar Recipe + FAQ)
A Super Easy Recipe for Hummingbird Food
Looking for more feeders? Check out these handmade hummingbird feeders made by local crafters on Etsy.
Hummingbird Nectar Food Recipe. Mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts water (for example, 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of water. Place n red feeder do not add red dye.
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