Hummingbird Nectar Recipe
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Hummingbirds feed on nectar from flowers so in order to attract them to your feeder you need to make nectar that is similar to their natural food.
Hummingbird Nectar Recipe
Follow the recipe below for an easy Hummingbird nectar.
Boil water then measure out 2 cups of water and add 1/2 cup of sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar then cool and store in the refrigerator. It will keep for about a week. There is no need to add any coloring.
Cleaning the Hummingbird Feeder
At least once a week clean your hummingbird feeder. Rinse out with a solution containing 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water. If the feeder does not come clean add some uncooked rice and shake to dislodge any dirt particles. Fill with the nectar and hang up in a shady place.
Other Ways to Attract Hummingbirds
You could also plant flowers to attract the hummingbirds. Clematis, impatiens, hibiscus, hollyhocks and fuchsias are all favorites.
Some Information about Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are found in north and South America and the Caribbean. They are well known for their ability to hover in place by rapidly beating their wings. They can also fly backwards, the only species to be able to go this. These tiny birds have long tongues to enable them to reach into the flowers and gather the nectar. Hummingbirds are the smallest species of birds with the Bee Hummingbird, at only two inches being the smallest bird in the world. The largest Hummingbird is the Giant Hummingbird at eight inches long.