Have You Made These Hummingbird Feeding Mistakes?

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Kelsey Waddell
March 10, 2025

Spring is just around the corner! Today, we’re diving into common mistakes made when feeding our beloved hummingbirds and how to fix them, ensuring these tiny treasures keep visiting your backyard.

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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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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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Tip Of The Day

When feeding hummingbirds, avoid using red dye in the nectar. The vibrant colors of the feeder itself are enough to attract these tiny birds, and artificial dyes can be harmful to their health. Stick to a simple mix of four parts water to one part white sugar.

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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Quote Of The Day

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Until Next Time…

We hope today's insights help you create a welcoming haven for hummingbirds. Until next time, enjoy the beauty and joy these amazing birds bring into your lives!

- Wild Bird Scoop Team