It's a little late in the season for this, but hummingbirds are one of my favorite things about summer in the South. Lately they've been especially active, so I thought I should make note of them before the weather gets cool and they move to a warmer climate.
Around May they start to show up and remind me that it's time to get my feeder out. I have a hook for a feeder that is just outside of my kitchen window, so I get to look at these little guys almost every time I am washing dishes or doing some other chore in the kitchen. They are especially fun to watch when they are battling over a spot on the feeder. They just don't want to share even though there's enough room for four to feed at once.
So, if you don't have a feeder, maybe now is a good time to get one at a discount and save it for next summer. Here's a nice one that is similar to the one I have. Look for one with perches so you can actually see the birds at rest for a minute or so. Lastly, no need to buy nectar, you can easily make your own sugar water.
Have fun bird watching!
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