Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
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 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 and pretty amazing. Their size means they should struggle in colder winter weather, but they have their own way of coping with it. While the hummingbird prefers warmer climates, there have been many sightings in North America which proves and cold weather […]
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 […]
Hummingbirds, those tiny flying daredevils that captured our hearts with their beautiful vibrant colors and fascinating habits. The way they flutter through the air from plant to plant is a true sight for sore eyes, but the question is, how can we attract them so we can enjoy the company […]
Despite being the highly intelligent balls of fluff that they are, hummingbirds can find themselves trapped in a garage or house in the pursuit of nectar and insects. We still like to believe that hummingbirds are some quite shrewd birds, but these tiny things can actually mistake the emergency release […]
Hummingbirds are simply majestic in every sense of the word. These tiny balls of fluff are just so unique and beautiful that it makes a lot of people want to keep them as pets. But is it possible to keep a hummingbird as a pet? Let’s find out. Hummingbirds As […]
When people talk about red dye being harmful for hummingbirds, it’s a controversial subject. It’s just as controversial as talking about our children consuming artificial colours. Red Dye that was exposed to rats and mice was shown to be highly carcinogenic and mutagenic. As a mutagen, Red Dye has the […]
During the summer when hummingbirds come to visit your garden, one of the great joys is watching them enjoy the nectar you have made. Homemade nectar is very quick and easy to make and can be stored for future use. All recipes for nectar involve boiling the water and although this […]