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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 […]
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 birds mate for life they form a strong bond and often rely on each other not only during the breeding season, but all year round. Mating for life should not be confused with monogamy. Monogamous birds will stay with the same mate during the breeding season. They will then […]
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 […]
The hummingbird is one of the most wonderful of natures creatures. There are many species of hummingbird, ranging from the amazingly tiny to just very small – and we mean very small – and each is delightful. To see hummingbirds in your garden is something special. Hovering – they do […]
If you’ve ever seen a woodpecker then you’ll know that they have a very appropriate name. They seem to be constantly pecking on wood, and they don’t really care what the wood is or where it is. There is usually a reason for it and once they start, you can’t […]
Many people enjoy putting feeders out for the birds in their garden. It can be great fun watching birds such as hummingbirds feed and the food can be an important source of nutrition for the birds at times of the year when their natural food sources are scarce. If you […]
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