Hummingbird Myths You Should Stop Believing

 

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"There's a lot of bogus ideas out there about these brilliant birds. Learn the truth behind these common hummingbird myths."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

There is so much to learn about hummingbirds.

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When Hummingbirds Are Expected To Return To The South

 

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"As winter loosens its grip across the South, one of the season’s smallest migrants begins its return. Hummingbirds, fresh from wintering grounds in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, are already pushing north, and Southern backyards are their first stop."  Comment from Southern Living

I am hoping they will visit my yard this year.

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Fast-growing Flowers to Attract Hummingbirds

 

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"With hummingbirds, there’s no time to wait. They constantly desire food, plus we crave the instant satisfaction of watching them. But many perennials take a season or two to bloom, and shrubs might even take years. So how to attract hummingbirds right away?

First, look at the bigger picture, says Karen Bussolini, senior horticultural advisor at White Flower Farm. Use flower choices that invite them to nest in your yard, rather than just pass through, by choosing plants that bloom across the growing season and offer abundant nectar.

“Surprisingly, insects are a large portion of their diet, too,” says Karen. Add native plants to your garden and you will see hummingbirds vacuum up the protein-filled insects that feed on these plants.

Here are some ideas for fast-growing flowers that hummingbirds love."

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I hope to once again try to attract hummingbirds to my garden, so I need to learn from this article.

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Best Place to Hang Your Hummingbird Feeder

 

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"You’ve purchased and hung your hummingbird feeder, added the nectar, and waited for your fluttering friends to arrive… but they haven’t. “Hummingbirds are remarkably good at finding feeders,” says Noah Perlut, PhD, ornithologist and professor in the School of Marine and Environmental Programs at the University of New England. So, if you’re noticing a lack of feathery guests, it’s probably a sign your setup isn’t quite right."  Comment from Real Simple

This is an article that I need to pay attention to and learn what I am doing wrong!

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Hummingbird Migration Takes an Incredible Journey

 

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"It seems almost impossible that a hummingbird could even exist. A bird no bigger than a large beetle, covered with feathers that glow and sparkle in the sun, it hovers on wings that beat more than 50 times per second, dancing in front of colorful flowers to sip sweet nectar. That would make it remarkable enough. But on top of that, some hummingbirds migrate long distances— hundreds of miles, or even thousands—leaving cold climates for the winter and returning in the spring. Read on for insights into how they accomplish these amazing travels."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

The hummingbirds don't come to my part of the world, at least I have never seen them.  I have even put out the feeders in the past.  Very disappointing.

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Top 10 Annuals That Attract Hummingbirds

 

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"These easy-to-grow annuals that attract hummingbirds are filled with the sweet nectar that pretty pollinators can’t resist."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

The only hummingbirds I see in Florida are the little ones that look like moths.  I would love to attract them to my yard.

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