My Hummingbirds

A Guide to Humming Bird Plant Choices

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:33:19 +0000

Humming birds are remarkable winged creatures that capture the imagination like no other bird. With a length of only a few inches, a weight of less than an ounce, and wing beats up to 60 beats a minute, these little birds are truly awe-inspring. Humming birds come in a variety of different species, with names like Magnificent, Xantus, Lucifer, Berylline, Violet-crowned, and Ruby-throated, to name only a few! There are a variety of humming bird plant choices that you ca... Tags: Humming Bird Plant

Making a Glass Humming Bird Feeder

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:33:19 +0000

Now it's time to fill the feeder. You can purchase a commercially made nectar solution. Or, you can easily make your own and save some money. One cup of sugar and four cups of water is all you need. You'll probably want to boil the mixture so that the sugar dissolves properly. Allow the sugarwater solution to cool, then pour into the feeder. Humming birds adore this simple recipe! Make sure you wash the bottle thoroughly between feedings. If you have a dishwasher... Tags: Glass Humming Bird Feeder

A Guide to Humming Bird Food

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:33:19 +0000

Along with your humming bird garden, a good way to provide sustenance to humming birds is with a humming bird feeder. Humming bird feeders are tube shaped bottles with tiny holes for dispensing nectar. They come in all colors of plastic and glass. You can find decorative painted ones, clear ones, and colored ones. If you can, choose a red feeder because humming birds find the color red highly attractive. You can fill the feeder with a store-bought nectar solution, ... Tags: Humming Bird Food

Hummingbird Hill -- Rustic Beauty, Total Comfort

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:33:19 +0000

The Hummingbird Hill cabins are a short distance away from the gorgeous state parks of Ohio. If you decide to stay in one of these cabins, you're in for a real treat! These cabins are situated on a massive 135 acres of pristine woodland that are a joy to behold and explore. If you love to hike, you'll find no shortage of amazing trails. There's a great pond for fishing that your kids will love, and in the summer, you get to see Hummingbird Hill's main attractions. I... Tags: Hummingbird Hill

Tips for Attracting Hummingbirds

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:33:19 +0000

The science of attracting hummingbirds can be one that you and your whole family can enjoy. Not only is hummingbird gardening fun and relaxing, it beautifies your landscape and brings both the birds and colorful butterflies to your home. Have a camera at the ready when you're lounging near the garden, and you just might snap a great photo of a hungry hummingbird! Tags: Attracting Hummingbirds

An Easy Humming Bird Feeder Recipe

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:33:19 +0000

1 cup sugar

4 cups water

Boil the mixture for a few minutes so the sugar dissolves. After the mixture cools, simply pour it into your feeder. You'll find that there are a variety of commercially made nectar solutions on the market, however they're really not necessary. Humming birds love the boost of energy they get from the pure white sugar, and it's perfectly healthy for them. Tags: Humming Bird Feeder Recipe