Tuesday, July 27, 2010

How to win and feed hummingbirds

Bird watching is one of the few pleasures that can be done for free, or almost. Hummingbirds are one of the most important species for bird watchers - they come in beautiful colors and are located in the middle of hovering in the air while they drink nectar from flowers in your garden. But even if you do not have a garden, you can feed hummingbirds through proper nutrition, which is designed specifically for them.

There are many different types of hummingbird feeders. Mosthave some red, because birds are attracted to this color. However, if you have a feeder you really think that not all red in it, a red ribbon tied around is to do the trick.

In addition to red, another thing that will help attract hummingbirds may be, is the nectar of different flowers, vines, shrubs and trees. Place your feeders in your garden will also help to get their attention (even if the flowers of the flower).

Some of the hummingbirds' s onfavorite plants are flowering plants like Columbine, Begonias and Holly Hocks, Fuchsia, Lantana and Coral Bells. Pentunias, Impatiens and Penstemen are other favorites.

Trees, flowers of May as Morning Glory, Trumpet Creeper Trumpet Honeysuckle and also attract hummingbirds.

Hummingbirds are very territorial, so you need your investors in a different position when you will not see one. When they put in sight of each other, birdsis often to fight - sometimes to the death to protect - their food.

Time of year to put the drinking is the best 5-10 days before starting the hummingbird season. This allows each step hummingbird migration watch the customer, and is likely to stop in your garden very much. Hummingbird season starts when it starts to warm up.

A mixture, the food must be able to hummingbirds People like this:

- 1 part sugar

- Part 4Water

Boil for a minute or two to kill bacteria and prevent deterioration. Cool the mixture and store in refrigerator until the meal is.

Once you start feeding, you'll be surprised how many hummingbirds arrive in your garden, adding color and a lot of interest.

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