Feeding Tips: Think Beyond the Nectar

Kelsey Waddell
March 26, 2024

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Stories Of The Day:

What Makes Up a Hummingbird’s Diet?

Hummingbirds are tiny, colorful birds known for their acrobatics and charm. Understanding what hummingbirds eat in the wild provides insights into how to best feed them in human environments. In their natural habitats, hummingbirds obtain

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Do Hummingbirds Perch? Attracting Hummingbirds With Swings!

Most of us know hummingbirds for their hovering, darting, flying, and zooming. But what do they do when they need to rest? Or sit still? Do hummingbirds ever just perch on a branch and take

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Tip Of The Day

While hummingbirds are well-known for their love of nectar, they also require protein in their diet. Consider planting fruit-bearing shrubs or allowing a patch of your garden to grow wild; the resulting small insects and spiders will provide a critical source of protein for these vibrant birds.

Do Hummingbirds Like Morning Glories: A Natural Oasis

Everyone knows that hummingbirds love bright, colorful flowers! They're also well known for flying backward, hovering in front of flowers and feeders, and beating their wings so fast that their wings are almost invisible. But

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Quote Of The Day

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A heart without dreams is like a bird without feathers.

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Until Next Time…

We hope today's newsletter adds a little more flutter to your step and inspires you to keep a keen eye on the sky for our fluttering friends.

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