mr.d Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 These hummingbird feeders offer an easy entry into bird watching at home Here's what all the buzz is about Updated: 4:57 PM EDT Jun 26, 2020 Melanie Yates Senior Home Decor Editor hummingbird at copper feeder against window SOURCE: Etsy / SweetFeeders Gardening is a delight on its own, but it's truly wonderful to see hummingbirds zipping around and enjoying the nectar from your flowers. Hummingbirds are beloved by gardeners, not only for their cuteness, but because they're highly adept pollinators as well. Hummingbird feeders provide readily available nectar for the birds, so that they don't have to expend energy searching for it. The best hummingbird feeders are those that allow for easy access to these birds to feed, while keeping squirrels, bugs and other birds out. Experts also recommend getting hummingbird feeders that are red in color, as this helps attract the birds — just avoid coloring the nectar itself with red dye. Making your own hummingbird nectar at home is easy, and all you need is sugar and water. Enjoy the bird watching scene from your window all season long by treating yourself (and your garden) one of these 10 hummingbird feeders. Advertisement 1 Perky-Pet 8-Ounce Pinch Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder SHOP NOW walmart.com $9.99 $8.97 This 8-ounce hummingbird feeder may be small, but it's designed intentionally to give your birds unrestricted access, while keeping the pests out. The feeder is equipped with four flower-shaped feeding ports, and each one has a yellow gridded bee guard that protects it from becoming a bug magnet. Its top also functions as an ant moat. Four perches allow the birds to rest while sipping, and the entire feeder comes apart for easy cleaning. 2 Sweet Feeders Geometric Window Hummingbird Feeder SHOP NOW etsy.com $20.00 Whether you lack backyard space or you simply want a better view of your hummingbirds' feeding habits, this hummingbird feeder suctions right to your window and gives you a front-row seat. This handmade piece is made of shaped copper wire that holds two bottles of nectar at the ready for your visitors. Reviewers adore how it looks, they love that bugs and other animals can't get into it. And even better, it effectively attracts hummingbirds. 3 Juegoal 12-ounce Hanging Hummingbird Feeder SHOP NOW amazon.com $17.99 $16.99 If frequently refilling this small, 12-ounce vessel doesn't bother you, this user-favorite hummingbird feeder is the one to go with. It includes an ant moat to prevent crawling insects from getting into the nectar, as well as four raised feeding ports that completely seal it off from wasps and bees. A perch along the perimeter of the unit lets these buzzy birds rest for half a second, and the cover also snaps off easily to clean. Advertisement 4 First Nature 16-Ounce Hummingbird Feeder SHOP NOW amazon.com $12.99 $6.79 This plastic, budget-friendly hummingbird feeder may be no-frills, but we're sure the birds will love it just the same. It features a 16-ounce capacity, 10 feeding ports and a wide-mouthed reservoir that makes it easy to keep clean. 5 Blossom Hummingbird Feeder SHOP NOW gardeners.com $26.95 What looks like a pretty garden ornament to the unsuspecting eye also helps keep the hummingbirds happy! This small-capacity hummingbird feeder is made from metal and recycled glass, and the single red bloom at the top is what draws birds to it again and again. 6 BOLITE Diamond Hummingbird Feeder SHOP NOW amazon.com $26.99 $24.99 This five-port hummingbird feeder has an antique-inspired aesthetic to let your feathered friends sip in style. We also love that the 20-ounce glass bottle is conveniently dishwasher-safe. Advertisement 7 First Nature 32-ounce Hummingbird Feeder SHOP NOW amazon.com $12.47 Save yourself a few trips and opt for this extra-large 32-ounce plastic hummingbird feeder! Equipped with 10 feeding ports, the birds will truly be flocking to it. For extra-large gardens and backyards, it's even available to buy in a sets of two, four and six at a slight discount. 8 Perky Pet Copper Bird Feeder SHOP NOW amazon.com $27.09 This sizable metal-and-glass hummingbird feeder holds 32 ounces of liquid, and it makes for a stunning outdoor accent. It includes four feeding ports, and the unit has a slight lip around the edge that's the right size for the hummingbirds to perch on. Users do note that if not affixed properly, the feeder vessel can get quite leaky, so always check the feeder over your sink before hanging it. 9 Perky-Pet Red Antique Bottle Hummingbird Feeder SHOP NOW homedepot.com $18.88 $19.86 This feeder has DIY charm, but it's ready-made for your hummingbird visitors to feast on. Its 24-ounce red antique-style bottle has a vibrant look to draw the birds in, plus four ports and all-around perching space means there's plenty to go around! A bottle brush may be needed to thoroughly clean this hummingbird feeder, but users adore its look and hefty build. Advertisement 10 Copper Hummingbird Feeder SHOP NOW gardeners.com $36.95 With its artsy spiral hanger and authentic copper build, this pick is certainly not your garden-variety hummingbird feeder. The interior plastic drinking vessel holds about 1 ounce of nectar at a time, but users actually cite this as a major plus, because the sugary liquid gets all slurped up before it has the chance to turn bad. https://www.wtae.com/article/unique-hummingbird-feeders/32982088 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petee Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I began using organic cane sugar for my hummingbirds. A long time ago there was a problem that was blamed on Organic Cane Sugar but it was eventually ruled out. I'm watching to see if our little ones seem to like it as much. Just don't feed them Kool Aid or other chemical laden liquids. I make their food and fill the feeder about half. The rest of the food goes into the fridge for the next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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