This causes the hummingbird to avoid your place because these birds do not like ants. Although they eat insects, ants are not their favorites. If you want these nectar-feeding birds in your yard, you must find solutions to keep the ants away from their feeders. You may relocate the feeder...
Bees and wasps also love the taste of sweet hummingbird nectar. I have had them so thick around my feeder that the hummingbirds couldn’t even get close to feed. Once the bees have found your feeder there are a few tactics you can try to keep them away. I have even posted a video...
Hummingbirds get their name from the sound that their wings make when flying.When hummingbirds fly they have extremely fast wingbeats ranging from 12 to 80 beats per second. This makes their body temperature about 105 °F which helps protect its body from the cold air as it flies. This ...
This $25 art glass hummingbird feeder shows how artistic such feeders have become.JOE ODEN
Now that your hummingbird feeder mixture is done, you will need to get a feeder that is easy to take apart and clean, and one that will also protect your hummingbird feeder mixture from bees ants and wasps. My favorite choice of hummingbird feeders to use with the homemade hummingbird ...
When building a birdhouse, safety should be your top priority. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind: Wear Protective Gear: Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from dust and debris. If you're using power tools, consider using ear protection as well. ...
Growing Blue Salvia from #Seed! #flowers #blueflowers It’s early Summer in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S.A. and we are trying our best to use natural methods to protect our plants! This morning, we discovered our container of Marigolds and Yarrow seedlings had a hole that looked...
Winter is a great time to start birdwatching with your child. Because the weather is chilly and food is scarce, if you put one or more bird feeders outside a window you are almost certain to see at least one or two feathered friends pecking at them nearl
Try these easy tips about how to start a garden! Whether you want to save money on food or you just like the idea of having a garden, this post is for you!
You’ll probably go through several plans before you decide on a final layout. Once you do, it’s time to be selective about plants. Diversity is a key to success because it benefits a broader range of species. For example, butterflies and honeybees need nectar flowers. Hummingbirds do,...