Birdfeeders

You certainly don’t have to be a experienced birder to attract hummingbirds to your yard. They can be found all across the United States, with at least a dozen different species in the west. In the spring, hummingbirds return from wintering in Central and South America, so this is the best time to begin encouraging them into your yard. Of course the first thing to do is put up a clean hummingbird feeder filled with their favorite nectar made of one part white sugar to 4 parts clean fresh water. Remember that like all birds, hummingbirds are attracted to areas that offer food, water and good nesting spots. If you also offer a habitat that offers sheltered perches and good nesting sites, you are quite likely to have these entertaining birds as frequent visitors to your hummingbird feeder.