Is your hummingbird feeder looking a bit faded and dull? Do birds not seem to notice it as much? Would you prefer a brighter, fresher, more fun accent for your hummingbird feeding station? There are many options for decorating a hummingbird feeder that can add new style and flair to any feeder setup.

Are Decorations Necessary?

Hummingbirds aren’t picky about how their feeders look, and as long as the feeder is clean and filled with fresh nectar, the birds will happily visit for sweet sips. If a feeder’s red parts have faded to a pale pink or the feeder is very plain, however, it may not attract as much attention and birds may not find it as easily. Decorations can brighten the color of the feeder and make it more noticeable for passing hummingbirds, helping you attract even more hummers to your yard and encouraging them to stay nearby, giving you more hummingbirds to enjoy all summer long.

10 Easy Ways to Decorate a Hummingbird Feeder

There are many ways you can decorate a hummingbird feeder, from simple, basic refreshment to stylish bling. Be creative with your decorations and choose what style matches your personal flair so both you and the hummingbirds have fun with the feeder.

• Repainting
  Simple repainting can refresh a feeder, making it brighter and more noticeable. Choose bold red or pink hues for the brightest colors, and recolor all the feeder’s faded bits so it will look like new again.
• Reservoir Accents
  Add new color to the clear reservoir jar of the feeder to make it even more noticeable. Use paint to add swirls, dots, stripes, spatter, or even more elaborate flowers or scenes to create a one-of-a-kind feeder design.
• Faux Gems
  Add a bit of easy bling to your hummingbird feeder with stick-on gems and jewels. These easy accents add faceting and sparkles to the feeder so it will catch the light more easily and will be more noticeable to the birds.
• Beads
  Give your feeder a vintage look with customized strands of beads. Add beads to the hanging string of the feeder, or use smaller strands to dangle from the perches or base of the feeder for extra flair.
• Bows
  Add a bold pop of color on or near your hummingbird feeder with a red velvet holiday bow on top of the feeder or on the hanging hook or pole. This is a fast way to increase the red color that hummingbirds will be sure to notice.
• Macramé
  Bring bohemian style to your hummingbird feeder with a macramé wrap around the jar. This can be a great way to hang the feeder, and you can add use red yarn or add red beads to the feeder for extra color.
• Wire Wraps
  Copper wire is easy to bend into coils, curls, and waves, and you can wrap the wire around your feeder for a decorative gleam. Use wire to add perches to the feeder for even more functionality hummingbirds will love.
• Holiday Ornaments
  Celebrate hummingbirds long after the holiday season when you add red holiday ornaments to your feeder. Hang the ornaments – preferably shatterproof baubles – from the feeder’s perches or either above or below the feeder.
• Suncatchers
  Add beautiful flair to hummingbird feeders by using a suncatcher as part of hanging the feeder, or smaller suncatchers can be hung from the perches for a bit of gleam and glitter. For even more fun, choose suncatchers in hummingbird shapes.
• Flowers
  What better decoration to add to a hummingbird feeder than flowers? Add a bouquet of silk blooms to the feeder, or use real flowers in a hanging pot and hang the feeder from its edge. Even better if the flowers will be another source of nectar for hummingbirds.

Keep Decorations Hummingbird-Friendly

No matter what decorations you choose to add style and flair to a hummingbird feeder, be sure the decorations are safe for the birds. Choose paints that are safe for outdoor use, and do not use them on the feeding ports. Be sure any glued decorations are secure, and bend sharp ends of wire away from birds’ access so they won’t cause injuries. Check all decorations regularly and make repairs and adjustments as needed to keep them looking their best, and the hummingbirds will enjoy them as much as you do.