Hummingbirds feed on flower nectar and insects, but also love a solution of sugar and water. To attract hummingbirds, place a feeder filled with a sugar-water solution in your yard. The solution can be made by combining one part sugar and four parts water. Mix the sugar well so it dissolves completely. Please note that you should boil the water if you are going to make extra solution to store. Allow the mixture to cool before filling your feeder and refrigerate any extra solution. Never add honey, artificial sweeteners or red food coloring to the solution.
It is important to keep your feeder clean. You should replace the solution every two to three days and wash the feeder with hot water.
You can supplement your feeder with a combination of annuals, perennials and vines that will also help in attracting these fascinating birds. Nature's jewels are bold creatures, so place the feeder near a window to enjoy their brilliance more.
Hummingbirds do perch.
They have very weak feet and do not use them for transportation.
They fly forward, backward, shift sideways, stop in midair.
They can beat their wings 60 to 200 times per second.
They lap nectar with their tongues.
They can fly up to 60 miles per hour.
They can live 5-6 years in the wild.
They are the smallest bird in the world.
They consume, on average, half their weight in sugar each day.
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