Oops! I posted yesterday that hummer nectar is 1/4 sugar to two cups water. It is 1/4 cup sugar to one cup water. I generally make two cups at a time because that will last about a week and it’s not good to keep the nectar around much longer than that. Keep it in the fridge. A well-kept hummer feeder will bring more hummers. Many are migrating right now. The adult males usually migrate first and we want them to have plenty of fuel for their long journey.
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It’s very good to see hummingbirds again. We’ve had a variety of ruby-throats at the feeder lately. Remember, when keeping feeders, clean them regularly. In this heat, change the nectar every two or three days. Do not use the colored nectar or premixed nectar. Make your own: 1/4 cup of good sugar to one cup boiling water. Let it cool and that is all there is to it. Click on pictures to enlarge.
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I couldn’t resist the pun. As the hummingbirds prepare for their long journey across the gulf, we decided to do what we can this year to help out and provide a little extra fuel. It was less than an hour after putting out the feeder that they started showing up and there has been a steady stream of activity for over a week now. Maybe it’s the fair trade organic sugar nectar? Click on pictures to enlarge.
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