Hummingbird Feeder

Looks like I am a little late on the feeder dispersement! LT told me that Tax Day (April 15) is a good day to get the feeders out. Here it is a month later and I have my first one on the deck. She says it's ok because it's only the fathers that need the sweet water now while the eggs are still being cared for.

We get the Ruby-throated hummingbird here in Virginia named for the ruby colored neck on the bird. These hummingbirds are attracted to Bee balm, Cardinal flower, Jewelweed, Trumpet Vine, Honeysuckle and Fire pink. What they can not get from these tubular flowers they get from feeders. Mix 4 parts boiling water with 1 part sugar. Keep the food fresh for the birds. Wash feeders with hot water 2x/week.

June 28, 2006-Our male hummingbird is flying solo this year. No female or family. It is going crazy over the blooming manarda currently.