Tuesday, August 12, 2008

How to Attract Hummingbirds

The greatest variety of hummingbirds occurs in the American Southwest. In winter, hummingbirds are almost exclusively limited to California, Arizona and Texas.


Find Real Lovers

Step1
Look at a birding field guide or consult your local chapter of the Audubon Society to determine if hummingbirds are normally found in your area and, if so, in what season.


Step2
Visit your local nursery for advice about local plants that attract hummingbirds.


Step3
Plan your garden so it contains several varieties of nectar-bearing flowering plants or trees that are attractive to hummingbirds.


Step4
Hang hummingbird feeders in several locations around your property.


Step5
Fill each feeder with a mixture of 1 part sugar to 4 parts water.


Step6
Clean feeders often and thoroughly (see "How to Clean a Hummingbird Feeder").




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