Hummingbird Nectar is easy to make at home. First bring water to a boil. Once the water has boiled for a while put it into a measuring cup. Begin with four parts water then add one part ordinary white cane sugar. Stir the sugar into the hot boiling water thoroughly to make sure that all of the sugar is desloved into the water. When done stiring allow nectar to cool. Unused nectar can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. This mixture approximates the average sucrose content (about 12%) of the flowers favored by North American Hummingbirds.

Once your hummingbird nectar is cooled add it to your hummingbird feeder.

In the United States, you can find over 16 kinds of Hummingbirds. For people east of the Rockies, the most prevalent by far is the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird. In fact the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is the most widely distributed of the worlds’ 338 species of Hummingbirds, all of which occur ONLY in the Western Hemisphere.

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is often found between woodland and meadow. However, it has adapted well to human development, but only if there is shelter, space and food. Thus, it is frequently seen in suburban backyards with mature trees and shrubs, in wooded parks, and around farmsteads.

The Keys to Attracting Hummingbirds are to provide Food, Help for Nesting, and Misters (Water) for them to fly through. Offer lots of feeders protected from ants and keep your feeders clean. Hummingbirds will not feed at a dirty feeder.

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