Wings & Things: Feeders Galore

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Kelsey Waddell
May 08, 2024

Happy Wednesday, feather friends! We've got a fresh set of wings to carry you over the midweek hump with today's news from the world of backyard birding.

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Stories Of The Day:

Best Time To Hang Hummingbird Feeders

  This question was asked by a visitor. The answer to this question depends on where you live. But, Wherever You are, Hummingbird Feeders Should Go Out Early! It is always a good idea to

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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

To entice hummingbirds to your garden, try hanging multiple feeders with homemade nectar (four parts water to one part white sugar, boiled and cooled) around your yard.

Never use honey or artificial sweeteners as they can harm the birds. Adding brightly colored red or orange flowers like bee balm or zinnias can also provide a natural food source and encourage these delightful visitors.

14 Birds With Long Legs (and Where to Find Them)

If you’ve been out birdwatching and spotted a bird with long legs, you might be wondering which one you saw. There are so many birds with long legs in North America that accurate identification can

www.wildbirdscoop.com/birds-with-long-legs.html

Quote Of The Day

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Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.

- Henry David Thoreau

Until Next Time…

Keep your binoculars close and your curiosity closer until we share the sky again tomorrow!

- Wild Bird Scoop Team