![]() There are a few ways to do this, but I don’t think it needs to be complicated. Peterson’s hummingbird field guide has 31 North American species with 250 color pages, migration patterns, maps, tips for attracting them to your yard, behaviors and habits of hummingbirds…it’s really a comprehensive guide! Basic Hummingbird Food Ratio To Make Sugar Water This goes way beyond what to feed them, and you’ll learn so much! If you don’t yet have an identification guide or know the types of hummingbirds in your area, I recommend treating yourself to a field guide. A field guide to hummingbirds in your area We will be starting a Calendar Of Firsts and I’ll aim to record the first hummingbird of the year when I see it. We love seeing our birdies up close and it’s become a fun part of nature study in our homeschool. Yes! Using the ratio below, your sugar water will closely mimic nectar from flowers and will not disrupt the birds migration patterns. Otherwise, the heat will ferment the sugar much more quickly and your sugar water won’t last as long! Is it ok to feed hummingbirds sugar water? Up close to a shaded window is ideal for viewing! If not, anywhere the feeder gets more shade is better than less shade. Where’s the best place to hang your feeder? This is a good idea until your hummingbirds discover where the food is, or else you’ll find yourself wasting sugar water between cleans. But remember, you can always fill your feeder less full. If your feeder has red (usually plastic), then there’s no need to use red dye to attract the birds which is not good for them anyways. ![]() You’ll want to look for one with red on it, as that’s the color that attracts hummingbirds. Read on to see how to mix this up and how often to change out your hummingbird nectar to keep bacteria away. Truly all you need is WHITE SUGAR, and WATER. Had I known how simple it was to make a sugar water solution, I would have done it sooner and enjoyed seeing these tiny, amazing birds up close. I actually bought a hummingbird feeder last year and didn’t get around to filling it. Today I’ll show you how to make sugar water for hummingbirds and how to keep your feeder clean. Whether you’re 9 or 90, there’s something magical about seeing a hummingbird! Maybe it’s their tiny bodies, long beaks, or bright colors…but there’s there’s nothing quite like seeing one up close.
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