Don't Make These Hummingbird Feeding Mistakes!

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Kelsey Waddell
January 07, 2025

Hello, fellow bird lovers! As we cozy up this winter, what better way to brighten our days than by learning more about our favorite feathered friends? Today, we’re diving into common hummingbird feeding mistakes to ensure our tiny visitors are well cared for.

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Stories Of The Day:

10 Common Hummingbird Feeding Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Hummingbird feeding mistakes mean the difference between a bountiful birding session and a sad, quiet backyard. Fortunately, these mistakes are easy to avoid with a little practice. While you may know of common issues like

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How To Keep Bees Away From Hummingbird Feeders: 7 Top Tips!

In an organic garden, we can often take a live-and-let-live approach, welcoming all the creatures that share our space. Bees and wasps are crucial pollinators that play an important role in the local ecology, so

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Tip Of The Day

When setting up hummingbird feeders, avoid using red dye in the nectar. Hummingbirds are naturally attracted to the color red, so simply using a red feeder is enough. Instead, use a simple homemade nectar solution made of one part sugar to four parts water to keep your tiny visitors healthy and happy.

8 Mistakes in Choosing Hummingbird Feeders (and How to Avoid Them)

Making your backyard irresistible to hummingbirds is the dream of many birders. However, there are common mistakes in choosing hummingbird feeders that can make this process pretty difficult! Did you choose the right color to

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Quote Of The Day

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The reason birds can fly and we can't is simply because they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.

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Until Next Time…

Thank you for joining us on another bird-watching adventure! We hope this newsletter inspires you to make your backyard a haven for our delicate and dazzling hummingbirds. Until next time, happy birding!

- Wild Bird Scoop Team