One of the most striking birds, a hummingbird brings a smile to the faces of all enthusiasts lucky enough to catch a glimpse of this minuscule bird. Yet, though one of the most sought-after birds that many homeowners go out of their way to attract to their yard, little thought […]

Though nectar may be a hummingbird’s favorite food, it’s certainly a food choice that requires a lot more effort than that of standard bird seeds! Though all bird feeders should be monitored regularly, and fresh food and water supplied as often as possible – with nectar, the requirements are a […]

Avid birdwatchers will probably be familiar with the importance of feeding hummingbird plenty of their favorite food – that is, nectar! Yet, if you’ve managed to attract these most exquisite of feathered friends to your feeders, you may also be keen on offering something other than just nectar. The question […]

Though they may be a bird watcher’s dream and liven up many a bird feeder, unfortunately, the hummingbird is also one of the harder of birds to spot. So, it’s no surprise then that when people do witness them at their bird feeders, they go to great lengths to tailor […]

Undeniably the most delicate of bird types in the bird world, for some people, hummingbirds are also the rarest of bird visitors to the yard or garden. However, for those fortunate to have had the pleasure of receiving these beautiful feathered creatures, you may be wondering what the chances are […]

Hummingbirds are very protective of their territory. In the wild their territory can range over a quarter of an acre so it’s no surprise that you may find that they do not live well together in your yard. They will show aggression towards other birds particularly around their nests and […]

Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures who are, on the whole, friendly towards humans. After all we are so much bigger than them and we feed them so why would they want to attack us? Reasons Hummingbirds Can Attack Considering their size, hummingbirds can be aggressive, but most of the time if […]

When hummingbird season arrives it’s great to see them come and investigate your yard before feeding. You may find, however, that one or two seem to be bullying the others. To find out how you stop a bully hummingbird, you first need to find out what it is that makes […]

Hummingbirds are the smallest birds on the planet. That begs the question. How do such frail bodies cope with the colder months of the year? Many sightings in North America prove that winter hummingbirds actually exist and that the cold weather doesn’t pose much of a threat to their tiny […]

There’s a common misconception among those of us who are quite fond of hummingbirds that leaving our feeders up all year long stops the birds from embarking on their migration journey. Our first instinct upon hearing this myth is to rush outside and take our bird feeders down. But are […]