![]() Offer your visitors several feeder stations distributed throughout your yard.ĥ. Private –Hummingbirds are known to be territorial and will avoid feeders where larger birds are active. Cats can jump vertically over five feet.Ĥ. Safe-Hang high enough so cats and other predators cannot jump and attack. The Mosaic Birds Hummble Easy Hook Tabletop Stand can be placed on a patio table for an up close experience.ģ. Keep near decks or patios for prime viewing opportunities. Convenient-Feeders must be easily accessible for the birder to refill and clean. The diminutive fliers must eat every 10 to 15 minutes and can visit between 1,000 and 2,000 flowers per day.Ģ. Consider planting inviting flowers that attract hummingbirds such as honeysuckle or beebalm. Your feeder should be no more than 10-15’ from foliage. Is this your first year as a birder? Try suspending your feeder near bushes for perching spots and where they can be attentive to predators. Hummers have a great memory and will return to the same nesting spot each year so let them know you’re open for business. Hummingbirds have a vision in near UV giving them a heightened sensitivity to the red and yellow end of the color spectrum.Ĭluster a brightly painted Couronne Co Hummble Bold Hummingbird Feeder near other colorful garden items or feeders for more visibility. Noticeable-Your feeder should be placed where it will catch some light and reflections will attract the birds’ attention. A good location will ensure your feeder is not only an attractive garden accessory but also provides a good food source and enjoyment for both birders and birds.ġ. The same holds true for the placement of your hummingbird feeder. It’s all about location, location, location. Eight Tips for Successful Feeder Placement Click here for an interactive map of this year’s sightings across the US. You should begin setting out feeders about two weeks before your first expected visitors based on historical trends of northbound migration. Timing of hanging your hummingbird feeder for the season is as important as placement and will depend on location. When is the Right Time to Hang your Hummingbird Feeder? ![]() The peak of southward migration for this species is late August and early September although some adult males start migrating south as early as mid-July. ![]() Certain triggers such as the changing level of sunlight and a drop in available natural food sources are believed to determine the departure time of each solo flyer. Unlike most birds, hummers are solitary creatures and typically do not fly in flocks so a single bird may spend the winter anywhere in this region and likely return in the years ahead. Rufous hummers in areas along the Pacific coast may not migrate at all. Most will spend winter between southern Mexico and northern Panama. The most common varieties seen in the US are the Ruby-Throated and Rufous. With over 300 known species and at least 23 recognized in North America, the odds are favorable that you may encounter one of these jewel hued travelers in your backyard garden. The northward migration of hummingbirds is currently underway. ![]()
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