HUMMINGBIRD LOVE!

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I have been feeding hummingbirds 

for several years.  It is a hobby that

I really enjoy.  I continue to  "Stay 

at Home" more, because of 

COVID-19. I have more time to devote 

to birdwatching. I sit with my cup of 

coffee and let the hummingbirds 

entertain me.

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I have learned more about their

behavior this year. Only one hummer

can drink from the hummingbird

feeder at a time. They start fighting

if another hummer comes by.  Two 

hummers came near my face while

they were fighting. They were in a 

frenzy hittng their beaks together!

These little cuties fly backward

and forward as they swarm down

from my Mape tree. Their humming 

becomes louder while they drink

nectar from my feeder. 

I see three species most of the time.

( Rubythroat, Green violet,  and

 Rufous hummingbirds )

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The hummingbirds have been very 

aggressive this year. One of the 

hummers sat on my potted Basil plant

which was located near my lawn chair.

I could see this little guy fluttering

near my shoulder. I was talking on

my cell phone. I was shocked and tried 

not to freak out!

I have experimented with different 

of types of hummingbird feeders. 

I have bought the expensive

and cheap feeders in the past.

The hummers don't seem to care, 

as long as I keep them filled sugar 

water.  

MY DIY HUMMER NECTAR RECIPE:

1 CUP WATER

1/4 C SUGAR, HEAPING

This year I'm using the typical large

feeder with a clear top and red bottom. 

I saw a smaller hummer feeder online.

I prefer this style because  my 

DIY nectar spoils quickly in the 

summer heat.  I love crafting and

got an idea of how to make my own

small feeder.  I had some empty fast 

food containers that were ideal for 

this project! The lids were red 

and the container was about 2 inches 

deep. I used a nutcracker pick to make

several tiny holes in the lid. 

 I filled the container with my DIY 

hummingbird nectar. I set it next to

my large feeder. Those little cuties 

figured out how to use this mini feeder

within a few minutes. The hummers

are having a ball drinking from both 

feeders. I think I have spoiled them!

I wish I was able to take a photo of 

the hummers drinking from both 

feeders. They move too fast or I am

too slow to capture this. 

HOLIDAY GREETING!

HOLIDAY GREETING!