GOOD TIPS !!!😊👍🏽 I'VE BEEN WANTING TO START A HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER IN MY YARD BUT I HAVE ONLY SEEN ONE 🐦 HUMMINGBIRD SINCE I'VE LIVED HERE!!!😊 BUT NOW THAT YOU'VE ENCOURAGED ME... I'M GONNA TRY TO GET THAT FEEDER UP IN THE SPRING!!! 😀 THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING!!!🙋🏽♀️🤓👍🏽🔥🙏🏽👑✝️📖🔥🕊️
Excellent info - and in case no one has already mentioned it, hummers like to perch on an ordinary metal wire hanger! We put one upside down, attached to a post, and they like to perch on that! Prior to this discovery, I had purchased a store-bought little "swing" with a thicker bar, and they never once landed on it!
I bought one for a dollar with red glass beads on it put it next to the feeder and boom they were just hanging out instead of flying away after feeding..they would eat sit on the wire hanger and we got to watch them all day!
Hummers are the best entertainment! I get one male every year that thinks he owns the place! I’ve moved my feeders so he can only see one at a time. It’s been great! Thanks for the information about the other feeders. I’m going to take them down tomorrow! Love the video!
Haha I have the same here but he’s become a welcome sight every year all the same! Also there is no wrong feeder, just some work a little better than others in my opinion. If you have feeders already they will still work. If that’s what you’re referring to as far as taking down feeders? Thanks for watching!!
@ Kevin - you're right. We took down the feeders for the Cardinals, Blue Jays, Swallows, etc. that we have up every year, from when the weather gets cold until the spring / summer, when they can find their own food, AND if we leave them up, they tend to use our swimming pool for a huge bird bath and also to keep their waste off of our pool edge. I put up more hummer feeders this year and it's been amazing! They are the BEST to watch! Soooooo pretty and stately, as they look so pleasantly relaxed while they rest on my Shepherd's Hooks and play in the bird bath. I have took track of the feeders in different areas, and it seems as though they're getting used to me. They are THE most amazing birds ever! So very amazing! I NEVER walk out the door if one or more is on the feeders. NOTHING is more important than watching my little friends take a break playing in the rain or just resting on the Shepherd's Hook. They're truly the MOST beautiful birds I've EVER seen in all of my life! We'd like to move out of the corporation limits and in to the country, but the next lady that lives in my house will have to PROMISE to take care of my hummers!!
@@bevmin7398 we had so much fun last summer..all 4 of my kids and I out on a small upper deck..2 feeders and tons of humming birds flying over our heads..fighting sitting on the wire hanger guarding the feeders..it was so much fun..you could sit all day and watch them....soon our neighbors were coming out to watch and they ended up getting feeders up themselves..look forward to this year!
i was looking at my backyard through window and I saw a humming bird sitting on a tree and I was so surprise I lived in Stone Mountain GA and along with humming birds I see beautiful red robbins and two deers ..I let nature take care of them ..
Thanks for the tips about the ants!! I have used Vick's Vapor Rub on my pole,that works too!! I love my humming birds they are so interesting to watch...
I had a hummer fly right up maybe 5ft from me and make a noise to get my attention. I could hear the whirling of the feathers. Nowhere near the feeder. It was like she was thanking me for putting out the feeder. It was amazing. The water most works best.
I had one come down and hover a couple feet from where I was sitting on the grass just looking at me. The wing sound was very cool. Then It shot up in the air.
I thought one was going to sit on my shoulder today when I was hanging a feeder. I was bending the hook on the feeder-while it was feeding. ❤️😁. It then landed on a hanging basket filled with a liner I shredded. They feed, then drop down about a foot and land in the basket to rest, then up they go for another snack. Yes, they remind us here if a feeder is in need of more nectar by hovering right in front of us... they are the sweetest things ever. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Every year hummingbirds would show up in springtime and come to the windows looking in. That's how we'd know to put the feeders out. This year, I put them out early... or so I thought. Within a few minutes one was on the feeder. I guess when they came to the windows they were really saying, "Hey, we're here and have been waiting patiently. What's the problem?!"
Thanks for the info about different locations for feeders. It worked on our big black chinned male. He couldn't cover both feeders at one time. Thanks again.
My best advice for getting hummers to visit your yard ( in eastern US) is plant lonicera sempervirens. Native noninvasive honeysuckle that can be easily kept to the size of a small shrub. It's flowers are long and narrow so most competitors can't get to the nectar and it blooms in sync with the migration times (both directions). If you plant it they will come. A lot will migrate on north but at least they will get close enough to notice your feeders and available nesting sites and available insect resources (baby food). Add a small fountain so they can get water without landing and some will claim your yard for the summer. I highly suspect a codependent relationship between rubies and lonicera sempervirens. Other common names are trumpet honeysuckle and coral honeysuckle.
I read an article that bees and wasps are attracted to the yellow centers of the feeding ports. The article recommended painting them red with non toxic paint or buying feeders without yellow centers. Another suggestion was to wipe peppermint oil on the feeding ports. It won't hurt the birds but bees don't like the peppermint odor.
Great video, I have 3 feeders around my yard and could surely use more. Good info about sun vs. shade and keeping the feeders clean. Hummers won't feed at a dirty feeder, and it's bad for them. NO RED NECTAR EVER, PLEASE!!! Sugar and water, 1:4 ratio. You don't have to boil it, just so the water's hot enough to dissolve the sugar. I use my teakettle to heat the water, sometimes I'll microwave the water in a large Pyrex measuring cup. Usually I make a 1:1 concentrate, keep that in the fridge in a jar or bottle, then dilute it as needed. It will keep for about 2 weeks; very helpful if you're maintaining multiple feeders. If you're just starting to establish feeders, start with a small amount of nectar (1/2 - 1 cup or so) until you see visitors. Change it out often. As you get higher numbers of birds, you can increase the quantity of the nectar. I prefer the 'Best One' brand of glass jar feeder, it's available on Amazon. Easy to clean and easy to fill. Lasts a long time. My record is 6 birds feeding simultaneously! Amazing. I kept my feeders in shady trees (trimmed some branches away so I could watch them better), and one in front of my kitchen sink window. So fun! Last tip I have: peppermint oil is a great ant/insect deterrent as well, safe for the birds and any pets you may have, but you have to reapply it every few days during heavier infestation periods. I would rub it around the base of my shepherd's hook, or to the hanging hook in the tree feeders. I repeatedly observed as ants would approach the oil area, then make a u-turn away from it. Amazing! Happy hummingbird watching and feeding... They are such wonderful little creatures!!! ;-D
These tips are really good😊, Thank you! Under the sun umbrella's outside corner gives shade and enough space for the hummingbirds and the ants not climbing up there. There is nothing to climb up for them then. I hung mine there after watching your video. The north side of the house and the north side of the umbrella provides the shade. Then you can see the hummingbird and they get used to it if it is pointing towards the garden. Not close to the houses wall. I keep my sun umbrella on the deck open on every good weather day and night. When the hummingbirds need breakfast before I get up they can help themselfs.
Thanks for the tips!! This is helpful, especially for the bees. I have wasps wanting to linger and it's definitely because of the type of feeder I have.
Plant some Oregano then every lill' creature has something. It's a great source for them ALL. I found out through experience. Good luck. Herbs in the Garden are great suppliers for them and us but Oregano bests them all. I allowed it to spread and the humming in my garden is back this year. My neighbors are spraying but my garden is the Bees and Co's. Oasis with this fantastic herb. Lavender is wonderful too. Thyme. Too. And more.
I have a suggestion for wasp issues. I figured out if the yellow paint is removed from the feeder the wasp are no longer attracted. Here in central Texas we have red wasp which can be aggressive to the Hbird and me as well. I remove the yellow paint with a new piece of Scotch Brite and water. Hope this helps.
Dude, you have the perfect ant deterrent built into your feeders. Pour some water into that crown on top of the feeder every day (it will evaporate in 2 days) and it creates a moat that the ants cant cross without drowning. I have been making them out of spray can tops for years and it works like a charm. Also, after the ants scout the feeder a few times and figure out its a dead end, they pretty much leave it alone for the rest of the summer.
Ant moats don’t work in my area. We have tropical species of ants that cross streams so they pretty much laugh at my ant moats lol (yes I have tried anyways with the above described results). The ant bells work pretty good though
I’ve watched several videos on this subject and you sir have the Tip of the Day: Hang your hummingbird feeders near a window. 🤔 My young grandkids might get a better chance to see hummingbirds after all. Great video my friend.
No problem! Yeah in my experience they prefer the shade from just my observation, but there may not be a whole lot of difference. I know it keeps the food from spoiling as fast though 👍. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your tips! I was pleased to learn that what we have done is correct (feeders in the shade, away from seed feeders, correct sugar water, glass feeders...). I LOVE watching them as they are so entertaining! Wow, are they territorial! I’m curious how a friend has multiple birds feeding at once. Perhaps they’re related?
They love the old Fuschia's, you know little, dark pinkish red with purple flowers. On the feeders, don't get one with small mouth, very hard to clean or pour into. Get wide mouth like a Mason jar size for example. Also get feeder that has a perch for them to land on while feeding.
Robby B very cool! Glad the most is working for you! Once I got feeders that don’t spill my ant problem went down to practically zero so that could be something to look at if you have an ant problem as well. Thanks for watching!
i had 1 last year now i have two who seem to want to claim the back yard, cant wait to have a bunch show up i spent 2 years replanting back and front yard for hummers mostly salvias and turks cap and lions tale.
Have that guilty look... yep. Little critters were doin’ fly-bys where there feeders SHOULD be. 2 large, 6 medium, 6 small -hummin Racetrack now open. Found a 2 tier hummer fountain I’ll order today-last yr I was shoo-in them away from the. Salt water pool-which breaks down to chlorine. 😳. Love these little guys... migration time I’m filling feeders every 2 hours... they come 2 or 3 dozen at a time. Thank you young man👍🇺🇸🇨🇱
Lots of good information, especially as I'm in North Texas too. My garden is pretty busy with bees, wasps and hummingbirds, but I'd like to see more of the hummers.
Glad you enjoyed! I put another video out on the hummers a few weeks ago and will be doing more next year so hopefully we can find some things that work to get you more hummers 😊
I've cheated, I bought a fake vine with red roses that is about 4 feet long and it draws lots of hummingbirds to my feeders, yes they do try to get nectar from the fake flowers sometimes but eventually realize the prize is at the feeder lol. Thanks so much for a great video, I really learned a lot more on hummingbirds. I'm going to go and buy a few more feeders and spread them out farther apart.
I have noticed a change this year with the hummingbird activity in my yard. It has decreased. Same conditions with only an exception to the weather. This was the year I was hoping to get them to drink from a test tube hand feeder, and they up and distanced themselves from my yard. Little ingrates!🤣 I hope things turn around, before summer is over, and we actually get a summer here in NJ!
They can be unpredictable at times. They usually migrate to the same general areas but can pick different territory locations within that area and you never really know. There a lot of factors that go into hummingbird numbers. The best you can do is make your yard the best hummingbird habitat you can. I’m actually working towards creating a designated hummingbird garden in the corner of my yard and making a hummingbird bird bath that is designed specifically for hummingbirds in hopes to bring in more. I get the same male year after year and a few females but I’m going to see if I can’t get some more. Hope your hummingbirds come back and wish you luck! Thanks for watching!
Yes, I understand. Nature is always changing. I also bought a solar powered fountain for these precious birds. I read that they like to bath in little droplets. I’ve witnessed them sitting on a wire in the rain, as happy as can be pruning their feathers😌
Just found your channel. I’m in the Dallas area and have never had luck attracting Hummingbirds. I will try again this year. Thanks for all your great tips, My question is this..how high should I hang the feeders?
Thank you I always love hummingbird.I even have a tattoo of one .a hummingbird with my son name on it . I love hummingbird they are so amazing and pretty . I have a feeder for a hummingbird I did get mole in it .I washed it real good but I didn’t know you need to clean it that much a hummingbird did drink from it I hope it ok the hummingbird . I would be very upset if it got sick from it .so thank you for let me know about cleaning it and how many time I need to to do it.and how to make it food for it because I was binge food for it .now I know how to make it so thank you 😊 🤗🤗🙏
I’ve heard this a few times and gotta say it’s still one of my favorites! Haha I think it’s an honor that people say I sound like P Allen Smith. I hope that one day I can reach the success he has by just doing what he loves as I am just doing what I love and sharing it for people who enjoy it as well. Thanks for watching and I’ve enjoyed checking out your videos as well!
A simple water bath above and inline with the feeder. Available in places where feeders are sold. OR a homemade bath made from a 2 inch plastic water pipe cap and 2 cup hooks works perfectly.
Diatomaceous earth applied to the feeding pole deters ants. You might like the book, “Fastest Things on Wings” by Terry Masear who is licensed to rehabilitate hummingbirds.
Great video. My neighbor cut down a tree in his yard a couple of weeks ago and since then I have not seen the hummingbirds. Sounds strange but I have feeders all thru my yard and I can tell no hummingbirds are around. It is disturbing because Im thinking there were nests in that tree. We have erratic weather in Wisconsin but they have been coming for the 25 years I have had this house.
I noticed when a neighbor cut down 4 big big trees we heard no birds at all that year even it was in Fall. It takes a while of recovery for the birds because the whole eco system is practically destroyed that the birds inhabitated. But they will come back. Planting bushes and trees in Fall is a Great time to do, the birds find them in Spring and you set up a new Evi system for them to nest and have their spaces. Planting some bushes helps them too, I noticed Dwarf Spruce Alberta had a lot of birds to nesting attracted this year. Evergreens are good spots for nesting too. I had 3 to 4 nests this year and good bird houses that are build well and set up in a shadowy spot us a great support. Make sure they are in a shady spot, because the chicks could get overheated and die otherwise.
What would you say should be the minimum distance between hummingbird and regular bird feeders? I have a huge oak tree, I have all bird feeders on one side which is plenty of room for the bigger birds, they don't really fly on the lower left side of the tree, could I put some there? It's about 15 feet apart, where I can hang it. I only have a little window feeder, and didn't get TOO many hummers. Wonder if this is why! It was on the same side as all the action!
Not sure if there’s really a minimum distance. You just want to put it far enough away that they find feel intimidated by all the larger birds. I’d say kind of play with it and see. It helps if there’s something blocking the line of sight between the feeders
I bought an ant moat that hangs above the feeder. It holds about a cup of water and it keeps the ants away. They have many types and designs from homemade to purchased. I like mine because it doesn't run out of water through evaporation. Some feeders have a very small ant moat but you would have to keep a close eye on it that it doesn't dry out. I have no ant problems. I have 3 feeders and they are thirsty little creatures! 🌷
You confirmed my suspicion that the reduction of my hummingbird population this year is due to the fact that I put a couple of finch feeders out in the yard for the first time ever which are also fun to watch, I figured that might be what was going on since my yard is now full of gold, blue and red/purple house finches, those feeders are a good 30 feet away from my hummingbird feeder which is usually on the deck but I guess that just isn't good enough for the hummingbirds apparently lol! Good info here, thanks and happy birding!
I only have two. Female and male. They hate each other as the male is the bully one and won't let her have a drink. If she lucky, she would have a chance to drink if the male not looking.
I have 4 feeders and my hummers empty them every 3 to 4 feeders. I also have a seed feeder for the other birds. I buy ant guards and they work great...they are pretty cheap.
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Hummingbirds will remember a reliable food source-even from year to year... Amazing! ❤️
GOOD TIPS !!!😊👍🏽 I'VE BEEN WANTING TO START A HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER IN MY YARD BUT I HAVE ONLY SEEN ONE 🐦 HUMMINGBIRD SINCE I'VE LIVED HERE!!!😊 BUT NOW THAT YOU'VE ENCOURAGED ME... I'M GONNA TRY TO GET THAT FEEDER UP IN THE SPRING!!! 😀 THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING!!!🙋🏽♀️🤓👍🏽🔥🙏🏽👑✝️📖🔥🕊️
Excellent info - and in case no one has already mentioned it, hummers like to perch on an ordinary metal wire hanger!
We put one upside down, attached to a post, and they like to perch on that! Prior to this discovery, I had purchased a store-bought little "swing" with a thicker bar, and they never once landed on it!
I bought one for a dollar with red glass beads on it put it next to the feeder and boom they were just hanging out instead of flying away after feeding..they would eat sit on the wire hanger and we got to watch them all day!
@@missmary5048 what type of perch is it, and did you buy it recently?
Great tips!! Thank you! Another thing I do is put a shallow water feature in my yard since they love to drink and bathe in it!⛲️
Hummers are the best entertainment! I get one male every year that thinks he owns the place! I’ve moved my feeders so he can only see one at a time. It’s been great!
Thanks for the information about the other feeders. I’m going to take them down tomorrow! Love the video!
Haha I have the same here but he’s become a welcome sight every year all the same! Also there is no wrong feeder, just some work a little better than others in my opinion. If you have feeders already they will still work. If that’s what you’re referring to as far as taking down feeders? Thanks for watching!!
I understood her to mean she took down the seed feeders for other birds.
Kevin ahhhhhh ok I understand now! I’m slow to catch on sometime 😂 yes seed feeders and hummingbird feeders don’t mix well! Thanks Kevin!
@ Kevin - you're right. We took down the feeders for the Cardinals, Blue Jays, Swallows, etc. that we have up every year, from when the weather gets cold until the spring / summer, when they can find their own food, AND if we leave them up, they tend to use our swimming pool for a huge bird bath and also to keep their waste off of our pool edge. I put up more hummer feeders this year and it's been amazing! They are the BEST to watch! Soooooo pretty and stately, as they look so pleasantly relaxed while they rest on my Shepherd's Hooks and play in the bird bath. I have took track of the feeders in different areas, and it seems as though they're getting used to me. They are THE most amazing birds ever! So very amazing! I NEVER walk out the door if one or more is on the feeders. NOTHING is more important than watching my little friends take a break playing in the rain or just resting on the Shepherd's Hook. They're truly the MOST beautiful birds I've EVER seen in all of my life! We'd like to move out of the corporation limits and in to the country, but the next lady that lives in my house will have to PROMISE to take care of my hummers!!
@@bevmin7398 we had so much fun last summer..all 4 of my kids and I out on a small upper deck..2 feeders and tons of humming birds flying over our heads..fighting sitting on the wire hanger guarding the feeders..it was so much fun..you could sit all day and watch them....soon our neighbors were coming out to watch and they ended up getting feeders up themselves..look forward to this year!
i was looking at my backyard through window and I saw a humming bird sitting on a tree and I was so surprise I lived in Stone Mountain GA and along with humming birds I see beautiful red robbins and two deers ..I let nature take care of them ..
Thanks for the tips about the ants!! I have used Vick's Vapor Rub on my pole,that works too!! I love my humming birds they are so interesting to watch...
You seem like a really super nice young man thank you for making this video it's appreciated.
Great!!! More hummingbird videos!!!
I Love It!!
The more the merrier
I had a hummer fly right up maybe 5ft from me and make a noise to get my attention. I could hear the whirling of the feathers. Nowhere near the feeder. It was like she was thanking me for putting out the feeder. It was amazing. The water most works best.
I had one come down and hover a couple feet from where I was sitting on the grass just looking at me. The wing sound was very cool. Then It shot up in the air.
@@Jennifer62389 it is amazing hearing their wings flutter. Unique sound. What a treat for you!
I thought one was going to sit on my shoulder today when I was hanging a feeder. I was bending the hook on the feeder-while it was feeding. ❤️😁. It then landed on a hanging basket filled with a liner I shredded. They feed, then drop down about a foot and land in the basket to rest, then up they go for another snack. Yes, they remind us here if a feeder is in need of more nectar by hovering right in front of us... they are the sweetest things ever. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Every year hummingbirds would show up in springtime and come to the windows looking in. That's how we'd know to put the feeders out. This year, I put them out early... or so I thought. Within a few minutes one was on the feeder. I guess when they came to the windows they were really saying, "Hey, we're here and have been waiting patiently. What's the problem?!"
Thank you your information was very helpful. I love my birds.
I’ve never been told to put the feeders in shade - brilliant idea!
I see a hummingbird in the feeder but it takes off right away?? Seems like they don’t like it :(
I've heard that putting the feeders in shade also helps to cut down on algae.
Good video! Well-presented and informative. Thank you for putting your video on You Tube.
I put my feeder up yesterday and today I got my visitor Mr. Or Mrs. Hummingbird without waiting for him. Was a nice surprise.
I am so glad I found you! Thank you for your very informative video! This will really help me get the yard set up for the hummingbirds!
Thank you!! Trying out hummingbird feeders for the first time. This was super helpful
Hey Thanks for your good tips! This is my 1st try with feeders.
Thank you. Very helpful for this new hummingbird enthusiast.
Thank you for these good tips. I will move my poles to the shade and take down my seed feeders.
so good... been feeding them for years and never knew there was so much more to it. You're awesome for doing this video!
You are most sincere with very thoughtful researched info! Thank you.
Very cool and helpful. I've been leaving all my feeders to close together and didn't know to spread them out. Thx, Jenny in New Mexico.
Thanks for the info about different locations for feeders. It worked on our big black chinned male. He couldn't cover both feeders at one time. Thanks again.
Thank you for these great tips, I was making some of these mistakes, which I will be correcting.
My best advice for getting hummers to visit your yard ( in eastern US) is plant lonicera sempervirens.
Native noninvasive honeysuckle that can be easily kept to the size of a small shrub.
It's flowers are long and narrow so most competitors can't get to the nectar and it blooms in sync with the migration times (both directions).
If you plant it they will come.
A lot will migrate on north but at least they will get close enough to notice your feeders and available nesting sites and available insect resources (baby food).
Add a small fountain so they can get water without landing and some will claim your yard for the summer.
I highly suspect a codependent relationship between rubies and lonicera sempervirens. Other common names are trumpet honeysuckle and coral honeysuckle.
I read an article that bees and wasps are attracted to the yellow centers of the feeding ports. The article recommended painting them red with non toxic paint or buying feeders without yellow centers. Another suggestion was to wipe peppermint oil on the feeding ports. It won't hurt the birds but bees don't like the peppermint odor.
A lot of good tips and info! Thanks for posting!
Great video, I have 3 feeders around my yard and could surely use more. Good info about sun vs. shade and keeping the feeders clean. Hummers won't feed at a dirty feeder, and it's bad for them. NO RED NECTAR EVER, PLEASE!!! Sugar and water, 1:4 ratio. You don't have to boil it, just so the water's hot enough to dissolve the sugar. I use my teakettle to heat the water, sometimes I'll microwave the water in a large Pyrex measuring cup. Usually I make a 1:1 concentrate, keep that in the fridge in a jar or bottle, then dilute it as needed. It will keep for about 2 weeks; very helpful if you're maintaining multiple feeders.
If you're just starting to establish feeders, start with a small amount of nectar (1/2 - 1 cup or so) until you see visitors. Change it out often. As you get higher numbers of birds, you can increase the quantity of the nectar. I prefer the 'Best One' brand of glass jar feeder, it's available on Amazon. Easy to clean and easy to fill. Lasts a long time. My record is 6 birds feeding simultaneously! Amazing. I kept my feeders in shady trees (trimmed some branches away so I could watch them better), and one in front of my kitchen sink window. So fun!
Last tip I have: peppermint oil is a great ant/insect deterrent as well, safe for the birds and any pets you may have, but you have to reapply it every few days during heavier infestation periods. I would rub it around the base of my shepherd's hook, or to the hanging hook in the tree feeders. I repeatedly observed as ants would approach the oil area, then make a u-turn away from it. Amazing!
Happy hummingbird watching and feeding... They are such wonderful little creatures!!! ;-D
Thanks for the extra tips!!!
Thanks for the tips! We just have one daily hummingbird for now but ill take your advice and see if i can have a group of my own
Thanks for your video. I enjoyed it. I have never had them in my yard. I learned a lot. Trying again this summer. X0
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing and for feeding all of those hummers. I have 3 at my feeder!
Good practical comprehensive info on hummers with some good tips.
These tips are really good😊, Thank you!
Under the sun umbrella's outside corner gives shade and enough space for the hummingbirds and the ants not climbing up there. There is nothing to climb up for them then.
I hung mine there after watching your video. The north side of the house and the north side of the umbrella provides the shade.
Then you can see the hummingbird and they get used to it if it is pointing towards the garden. Not close to the houses wall.
I keep my sun umbrella on the deck open on every good weather day and night.
When the hummingbirds need breakfast before I get up they can help themselfs.
Ty so much for the awesome tips. Well presented. Have a safe day
Thanks for a great video and lots of good tips! Our hummers love our Mexican petunias so we place our feeders nearby.
Thanks for posting , very informative, you did a great job with this video.....
Very nice presentation, Thanks
Thanks, you gave me some great information and also were supportive about ideas I already know!
Thanks for the tips!! This is helpful, especially for the bees. I have wasps wanting to linger and it's definitely because of the type of feeder I have.
Plant some Oregano then every lill' creature has something. It's a great source for them ALL. I found out through experience. Good luck. Herbs in the Garden are great suppliers for them and us but Oregano bests them all. I allowed it to spread and the humming in my garden is back this year. My neighbors are spraying but my garden is the Bees and Co's. Oasis with this fantastic herb. Lavender is wonderful too. Thyme. Too. And more.
@@rich-ard-style6996 thank you so very much!
Great video.
luv the rug!
Ahhh thanks for caring and sharing 🧚🏼♀️
enjoyed watching your video. great tips love my birds ❤
Best hummingbird tips!!!! Thanks!
Thanks for the tips. trying to get more of them in Clear Lake, Tx in a apartment.
Thanks so much about the hummingbird feeders.
Thanks for this video, I learned a lot and was doing many things incorrect, I will try these tips!
Thank you so much. I learned so much. Thank you for sharing.
I have a suggestion for wasp issues. I figured out if the yellow paint is removed from the feeder the wasp are no longer attracted. Here in central Texas we have red wasp which can be aggressive to the Hbird and me as well. I remove the yellow paint with a new piece of Scotch Brite and water. Hope this helps.
Yes the red wasps are very aggressive to my Hbirds here too. I will see if I can try to do that this fall once I take them down
So your saying to paint over the yellow flowers ?
Dude, you have the perfect ant deterrent built into your feeders. Pour some water into that crown on top of the feeder every day (it will evaporate in 2 days) and it creates a moat that the ants cant cross without drowning. I have been making them out of spray can tops for years and it works like a charm. Also, after the ants scout the feeder a few times and figure out its a dead end, they pretty much leave it alone for the rest of the summer.
Ant moats don’t work in my area. We have tropical species of ants that cross streams so they pretty much laugh at my ant moats lol (yes I have tried anyways with the above described results). The ant bells work pretty good though
Also change feeders every 3 days. I feed hummingbirds also. Great tips.
I’ve watched several videos on this subject and you sir have the Tip of the Day:
Hang your hummingbird feeders near a window. 🤔 My young grandkids might get a better chance to see hummingbirds after all.
Great video my friend.
Hanging them by window is fun ,but don’t have anything bright colors inside because they will hit the window. Know from experience.
I love Hummingbirds too :). Thank you so much for the tips and information. Very helpful
Good presentation! Got some new information.
Thanks, very informative, especially the location info, wasn't sure about sun vs shade.
No problem! Yeah in my experience they prefer the shade from just my observation, but there may not be a whole lot of difference. I know it keeps the food from spoiling as fast though 👍. Thanks for watching!
Salvia is a favorite of humming birds. They bloom all summer and are perennial plants. We have red, purple and white and purple blooms on ours.
That they are! definitely some of my favorites!
Great and thoughtful tips! Thanx!
Thanks for the excellent tips!!!!!Where did you purchase your feeders?
Thanks for your tips! I was pleased to learn that what we have done is correct (feeders in the shade, away from seed feeders, correct sugar water, glass feeders...). I LOVE watching them as they are so entertaining! Wow, are they territorial! I’m curious how a friend has multiple birds feeding at once. Perhaps they’re related?
depends on the feeder.. Some have ten holes and a place for them to sit while they eat
Thank you for excellent information.
They love the old Fuschia's, you know little, dark pinkish red with purple flowers. On the feeders, don't get one with small mouth, very hard to clean or pour into. Get wide mouth like a Mason jar size for example. Also get feeder that has a perch for them to land on while feeding.
Thanks so much for the great info! Keep it coming. Be safe. R in High Point, NC
I LOVE hummingbirds too! Thanks for all the tips. I made my first homemade ant moat for my feeder this year and it works like a charm! 😊
Robby B very cool! Glad the most is working for you! Once I got feeders that don’t spill my ant problem went down to practically zero so that could be something to look at if you have an ant problem as well. Thanks for watching!
PUT THAT CAT DOWN!
Thank you. Very good information.
i had 1 last year now i have two who seem to want to claim the back yard, cant wait to have a bunch show up i spent 2 years replanting back and front yard for hummers mostly salvias and turks cap and lions tale.
Great information
Have that guilty look... yep. Little critters were doin’ fly-bys where there feeders SHOULD be. 2 large, 6 medium, 6 small -hummin Racetrack now open. Found a 2 tier hummer fountain I’ll order today-last yr I was shoo-in them away from the. Salt water pool-which breaks down to chlorine. 😳. Love these little guys... migration time I’m filling feeders every 2 hours... they come 2 or 3 dozen at a time.
Thank you young man👍🇺🇸🇨🇱
D dunnguard where did you find the fountain?
Lots of good information, especially as I'm in North Texas too. My garden is pretty busy with bees, wasps and hummingbirds, but I'd like to see more of the hummers.
Glad you enjoyed! I put another video out on the hummers a few weeks ago and will be doing more next year so hopefully we can find some things that work to get you more hummers 😊
Thanks for the tips!
I've cheated, I bought a fake vine with red roses that is about 4 feet long and it draws lots of hummingbirds to my feeders, yes they do try to get nectar from the fake flowers sometimes but eventually realize the prize is at the feeder lol. Thanks so much for a great video, I really learned a lot more on hummingbirds. I'm going to go and buy a few more feeders and spread them out farther apart.
Awesome Review!.. very informational!..
I like to hang out in shady locations sometimes too!
Thank You for an Awesome Informative Video 😊
Thank you for watching!
Very informative video. From Anderson, SC!
I have noticed a change this year with the hummingbird activity in my yard. It has decreased. Same conditions with only an exception to the weather. This was the year I was hoping to get them to drink from a test tube hand feeder, and they up and distanced themselves from my yard. Little ingrates!🤣 I hope things turn around, before summer is over, and we actually get a summer here in NJ!
They can be unpredictable at times. They usually migrate to the same general areas but can pick different territory locations within that area and you never really know. There a lot of factors that go into hummingbird numbers. The best you can do is make your yard the best hummingbird habitat you can. I’m actually working towards creating a designated hummingbird garden in the corner of my yard and making a hummingbird bird bath that is designed specifically for hummingbirds in hopes to bring in more. I get the same male year after year and a few females but I’m going to see if I can’t get some more. Hope your hummingbirds come back and wish you luck! Thanks for watching!
Yes, I understand. Nature is always changing. I also bought a solar powered fountain for these precious birds. I read that they like to bath in little droplets. I’ve witnessed them sitting on a wire in the rain, as happy as can be pruning their feathers😌
Ants! You shall not pass. Joke's
I thought this was a great video. Very informative.
All the best
Shaun of NYC
Excellent. Thanks!
Just found your channel. I’m in the Dallas area and have never had luck attracting Hummingbirds. I will try again this year. Thanks for all your great tips, My question is this..how high should I hang the feeders?
Great ideas...thank you so much! Blessings❤️
Thank you so much. I have learnid so much.
Wonderful! Thanks.
I learned alot from your video- Thanks
Thank you I always love hummingbird.I even have a tattoo of one .a hummingbird with my son name on it . I love hummingbird they are so amazing and pretty . I have a feeder for a hummingbird I did get mole in it .I washed it real good but I didn’t know you need to clean it that much a hummingbird did drink from it I hope it ok the hummingbird . I would be very upset if it got sick from it .so thank you for let me know about cleaning it and how many time I need to to do it.and how to make it food for it because I was binge food for it .now I know how to make it so thank you 😊 🤗🤗🙏
Great video. Good tips. Subscribed
I love ur tips wen is the best time to put out the hummingbird feeders
Vasoline on the bottom inch or two of the pole the hummingbird feeder is attached to will deter ants.
You sound exactly like P-Allen Smith... right down to the accent!
I’ve heard this a few times and gotta say it’s still one of my favorites! Haha I think it’s an honor that people say I sound like P Allen Smith. I hope that one day I can reach the success he has by just doing what he loves as I am just doing what I love and sharing it for people who enjoy it as well. Thanks for watching and I’ve enjoyed checking out your videos as well!
I get compared to Bob Ross.. but with bees instead of painting and that's fine with me. I wish you great success in the future!
I think P. Allen has a stronger drawl though
Hadn't thought of him, but kinda sorta
Thank you for saying that is exactly what I was thinking! I thought this video was really old and was him really young!
A simple water bath above and inline with the feeder. Available in places where feeders are sold. OR a homemade bath made from a 2 inch plastic water pipe cap and 2 cup hooks works perfectly.
Diatomaceous earth applied to the feeding pole deters ants. You might like the book, “Fastest Things on Wings” by Terry Masear who is licensed to rehabilitate hummingbirds.
Great video. My neighbor cut down a tree in his yard a couple of weeks ago and since then I have not seen the hummingbirds. Sounds strange but I have feeders all thru my yard and I can tell no hummingbirds are around. It is disturbing because Im thinking there were nests in that tree. We have erratic weather in Wisconsin but they have been coming for the 25 years I have had this house.
Time to plant a tree!!!
I noticed when a neighbor cut down 4 big big trees we heard no birds at all that year even it was in Fall.
It takes a while of recovery for the birds because the whole eco system is practically destroyed that the birds inhabitated. But they will come back.
Planting bushes and trees in Fall is a Great time to do, the birds find them in Spring and you set up a new Evi system for them to nest and have their spaces.
Planting some bushes helps them too, I noticed Dwarf Spruce Alberta had a lot of birds to nesting attracted this year. Evergreens are good spots for nesting too.
I had 3 to 4 nests this year and good bird houses that are build well and set up in a shadowy spot us a great support.
Make sure they are in a shady spot, because the chicks could get overheated and die otherwise.
What would you say should be the minimum distance between hummingbird and regular bird feeders? I have a huge oak tree, I have all bird feeders on one side which is plenty of room for the bigger birds, they don't really fly on the lower left side of the tree, could I put some there? It's about 15 feet apart, where I can hang it. I only have a little window feeder, and didn't get TOO many hummers. Wonder if this is why! It was on the same side as all the action!
Not sure if there’s really a minimum distance. You just want to put it far enough away that they find feel intimidated by all the larger birds. I’d say kind of play with it and see. It helps if there’s something blocking the line of sight between the feeders
I can't find your hummer feeder food recipe... did you post it?
I bought an ant moat that hangs above the feeder. It holds about a cup of water and it keeps the ants away. They have many types and designs from homemade to purchased. I like mine because it doesn't run out of water through evaporation. Some feeders have a very small ant moat but you would have to keep a close eye on it that it doesn't dry out. I have no ant problems. I have 3 feeders and they are thirsty little creatures! 🌷
Mine have and moats. Problem I have is tropical ants that can swim haha they always seem to get across
great video, thanks for sharing.
Very good info!!! Tks
Hummingbird nectar
1 cup water 1/4 cup plain cane C & H sugar!
You confirmed my suspicion that the reduction of my hummingbird population this year is due to the fact that I put a couple of finch feeders out in the yard for the first time ever which are also fun to watch, I figured that might be what was going on since my yard is now full of gold, blue and red/purple house finches, those feeders are a good 30 feet away from my hummingbird feeder which is usually on the deck but I guess that just isn't good enough for the hummingbirds apparently lol! Good info here, thanks and happy birding!
I live in North Texas too and I only get one hummingbird in my back yard feeding on my feeder and I usually change every 2 days
I only have two. Female and male. They hate each other as the male is the bully one and won't let her have a drink. If she lucky, she would have a chance to drink if the male not looking.
Great job!
I have 4 feeders and my hummers empty them every 3 to 4 feeders. I also have a seed feeder for the other birds. I buy ant guards and they work great...they are pretty cheap.
Excellent tips! Thank you!