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More Than Nectar: Secrets of the Hummingbird Diet

More Than Nectar: Secrets of the Hummingbird Diet

Kelsey Waddell
July 16, 2024

Welcome to another edition of our Wild Bird Scoop Newsletter! Today, we have some fantastic tips on keeping your hummingbird feeders fresh and fascinating facts about the details of a hummer’s diet.

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Stories Of The Day:

Do Hummingbirds Eat Mosquitoes: Exploring the Food Chain

If you’ve observed hummingbirds in your backyard closely, you may have seen them snapping up passing insects as they fly by. So could hummingbirds be an effective natural predator to munch on annoying insects like

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Do Hummingbirds Eat Bugs? Plus More Diet Facts!

Most people know that a hummingbird's diet consists primarily of nectar from flowers. But watch hummingbirds at any time, and you will soon realize that this is not all they consume. Hummingbirds also eat bugs.

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Tip Of The Day

Hummingbird Feeder Maintenance: In the heat of summer, it's essential to change the nectar in your hummingbird feeders every 2-3 days to prevent fermentation and mold growth. Clean the feeders thoroughly with a solution of one part white vinegar to four parts water, and rinse well before refilling to ensure the health and safety of your hummingbird visitors.

How Do Hummingbirds Feed Their Babies? The Facts!

Hummingbirds appear to be the busiest of all the birds. From the crack of dawn, they’re seen flying from plant to plant, or stopping at a hummingbird feeder before disappearing in a flash. Add to

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Quote Of The Day

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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

- Lao Tzu

Until Next Time…

Thank you for joining us today in celebrating the wonders of backyard bird watching. As always, may your days be filled with the delightful flutter and song of our feathered friends.

- Wild Bird Scoop Team