Keep Hummingbird Feeders Fresh This Summer

Author

Kelsey Waddell
July 01, 2024

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Stories Of The Day:

How To Hang a Hummingbird Feeder: 5 Tips To Follow

If you have decided to hang a hummingbird feeder in your garden, it is important to understand that positioning is critical. The process of hanging the different feeders you can find or make is easy

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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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Story Of The Day

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved watching the hummingbirds in her grandmother's garden. Every summer, she would spend weeks visiting, fascinated by the tiny birds hovering near the feeders.

One particularly hot July day, Lily noticed that fewer hummingbirds were visiting. Concerned, she asked her grandmother why. Her grandmother explained that the nectar in their feeders had become too hot and unappealing.

Inspired, Lily carefully replaced the hot nectar with fresh cool sugar water. Within minutes, the garden was once again bustling with hummingbirds, flitting and darting around happily.

That day, Lily learned the importance of keeping the feeders clean and the nectar fresh, ensuring that her beloved hummingbirds would always have a welcoming place to visit.

Do Hummingbirds Like Dahlias: We Have the Answers!

Dahlias are favorites of gardeners, with their potentially huge flowers returning each year as garden perennials. Even in cold climates, their roots can be saved through the winter to brighten garden beds each year. Those

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Quote Of The Day

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To the artist there is never anything ugly in nature.

- Auguste Rodin

Until Next Time…

Thank you for spending time with us today. We hope to see you again soon, happy bird watching!

- Wild Bird Scoop Team