A clean hummingbird feeder is a beautiful, sparkling gem in your yard, glittering like a tasty beacon to attract hungry hummers. A dirty hummingbird feeder, on the other hand, can be a dull, sticky, s…

Hummingbirds aren’t the only birds with a sweet tooth for sugary nectar, and birders who feed hummingbirds may also find nectar-loving orioles at their feeders. But do orioles really need their own sp…

Feeding hummingbirds can be a joy for birders, but just putting out a nectar feeder will not make flocks of hummingbirds suddenly appear. With some easy tricks, however, you can invite hummingbirds to…

Hummingbirds are amazing to attract and easily come to feeders, if those feeders are in the right place. But where in your yard is the best place to hang nectar feeders for hungry hummingbirds?Privacy…

Bees, hornets and wasps love nectar as much as hummingbirds, but stinging insects are not generally welcome guests at nectar feeders. Not only can insects contaminate nectar so it is unsuitable for th…