I never had any type of bird feeder in the yard. I heard that hummers can remember 300 different feeding locations. An interesting observation I had was that the morning after I put a hummingbird feeder up, there was a cardinal AND a blue jay sitting in the same small tree as the hummingbird feeder. I am convinced that these other birds saw the feeder, and figured they would look to see if there was anything around for them. Birds are smart.
I live in Washington. Just before spring I had a hummingbird chirping at me a few days in a row. I got a feeder. I clean and fill the feeder once a week. I make my own. The bird now lets me know when its close to empty by hovering and staring in the kitchen window. As I speak the feeder is in the dishwasher. I am going to get another feeder since there has become a battle over the feeder with other hummingbirds. I rent an apartment from a hay farmer. Not a single flower to be seen for acres. Still not sure why they are here but they are entertaining.
One day I heard some squeaking outside my window. Looking out I saw 2 males locked face to face near the feeder. I went outside and found them laying in the grass, still locked together. I gently picked them up and one flew away. The other was exhausted so I set him on the feeder. After a few minutes of sipping the sugar water he flew away. They are like little rockets, zooming all over the yard.
Thank you so very much for making and sharing this video. ☺ I love nature and these little guys amaze me. I am currently trying to attract more to my yard.
That was very educational. I’ve wanted to start my hummingbird feeders for awhile now. I think I’m more confident with what I’ve learned here. Thank you for the information. 🙏
Hello from the west coast of Canada, British Columbia. I have ONE little Hummingbird that visits 2 yrs. now cuz i have flowers on my balcony. I want to know if it is a male or female & your vid. helps me find out. He/she likes the Nasturtiums best. I have Snapdragons & a Mandeville plant as well as Geraniums but the Nasturtiums r his/her favourite. I have made a Hummingbird feeder with instructions on it being safe for the Hummingbird. I enjoy knowing all i can about these incredible little creatures that have beautiful iridescent feathers. Thank you very much, i have enjoyed listening and watching your vid. Have a pleasant week!
Ant moat works best! They're super cheap off amazon, and you can even get feeders with built in ant moat, or diy some yourself. It's just a little water barrier that they can't cross to reach the feeder. I have one on each of my feeders and have zero ants. I used to have to clean off these huge red ants every couple hours, haven't had a single ant since.
I heard bleach and soap residue is dangerous for them... I just scrub with white vinegar once a week and clean the feeder out about twice a week. Is that good enough?
Gena, check out Hummingbird Spot's video on cleaning feeders. She has a great tip about using Vit. C tablet to neutralize the bleach after your soaking. Vinegar is another option - give that a search! We use her methods
As info too, never used distilled water as it lacks all the trace minerals they need. Also boiling removes impurities from the sugar also so you must boil it combined as show here.
Fantastic information. We get them every summer here in Rhode Island and I’m going to be using as many of these plants as the soil will support. Thank you for the video.
Many folks look at our western Broad-Tailed Hummingbird and assume it's a ruby-throated. I believe the ruby-throated is slightly larger than our Broad-Tailed.
I live in northern California and it gets hot in summer. What is the reason you have to change the nectar every 3-4 days if it's hot? Does the heat degrade the nectar (sugar water?). What is the temperature that you consider hot? 80, 90, 100 degrees? Thanks so much for this very good video.
Thanks for such a fascinating video! I do have to say, though, that I know of at least one other bird that can hover and that is the white-tailed kite and some other birds of prey.
Your video is brilliant. How can I find out if there are hummingbird in my city? I've sparrow feeders and loads of come for feed. I'd do everything possible to attract other birds. Please let me know. Thanks again for your video.
I had a wonderful showing of hummingbirds last year. ONE showed up this year but didnt stay I'm in No Va. Put the feeders out in March. The one showed up in April, but left. Same clean feeders. Same homemade sugar syrup. Same location. It's now 6/3/2020 What happened? Is it too late to draw hummers? What about next year? What can I do differently to draw hummers next year?
Super informative. Thanks for all the tips and suggestions. Hope to attract more hummingbirds this spring with a few more feeder as last year was my first attempt.
Having blooming flowers in your yard may help attract them more, but there's not much more you can do. Enjoy the one, and you may have more visitors as time goes on!
Thank you for your informative and thoughtful video! I have a lot of birds this season so far and found the part about their territorial nature quite interesting. With love from Roy, Utah 😊😉😮🙂💙
last year had lots of humming birds. I didnt do any thing different this year and they was here this time last year. What do i do to get them back again
They are defenately not the only birds that can hoover in flight other birds like lesser kestrels,common ,kestrels american kestrels and pied kingfishers also hover and there are many other birds too
My sister had a stroke,my sister bought humming bird feeders that stick to her bedroom window. She can watch the humming birds from inside her bedroom.
Clean feeders with hot water and scrub every surface with a bottle brush and small brushes for the port holes. White vinegar can also be used to clean and always rinse well. Clean and change every 1-3 days and never going past the 3rd day. If it's hot outside or a feeder is in the sun, it should be scrubbed clean with hot water and or vinegar every day....... Do NOT use oils or sprays of any kind like he said, if you have ants an ant moat filled with water will work keeping ants away 100%.
Yes, there will be hummingbirds in Minnesota during the summer months. The best way to see and observe them is to put out feeders for them. Plus the sugar water gives them the energy they need to find and catch small insects which is also part of their diet.
This is the third video I've watched and it's also the third water to sugar ratio I've been given. What's up with that? The first one gave one at 2:1, the second was 3:1 and now yours at 4:1. This has me very confused.
The bees dont drink too much, especially compared to the flying piglets that seems to eat a gallon a day. If it becomes too much of an issue and your hummers cant get a drink, put up another feeder or 10
Their ruby throats & iridescent blue green backs are an exquisite vision.
I never had any type of bird feeder in the yard. I heard that hummers can remember 300 different feeding locations. An interesting observation I had was that the morning after I put a hummingbird feeder up, there was a cardinal AND a blue jay sitting in the same small tree as the hummingbird feeder. I am convinced that these other birds saw the feeder, and figured they would look to see if there was anything around for them. Birds are smart.
3:10 How to attract hummingbirds. The previous is interesting discussion on the the bird itself. Thanks for posting.
Thanks
6:58
I live in Washington. Just before spring I had a hummingbird chirping at me a few days in a row. I got a feeder. I clean and fill the feeder once a week. I make my own. The bird now lets me know when its close to empty by hovering and staring in the kitchen window. As I speak the feeder is in the dishwasher. I am going to get another feeder since there has become a battle over the feeder with other hummingbirds. I rent an apartment from a hay farmer. Not a single flower to be seen for acres. Still not sure why they are here but they are entertaining.
Great video!! Very informative. We just put out our first feeder and a hummer came by that very same day. It was a beautiful thing to see.
nice tip on cleaning the feeders.. I wouldn't have even thought to do that
But why
Excellent presenter and well done production
Molly Pitcher, look at bird bath
One day I heard some squeaking outside my window. Looking out I saw 2 males locked face to face near the feeder. I went outside and found them laying in the grass, still locked together. I gently picked them up and one flew away. The other was exhausted so I set him on the feeder. After a few minutes of sipping the sugar water he flew away. They are like little rockets, zooming all over the yard.
Thank you so very much for making and sharing this video. ☺ I love nature and these little guys amaze me. I am currently trying to attract more to my yard.
Thank you I love birds I want to post pictures of hummingbirds and I need to attract hummingbirds thank you for making this video!
Random person, look at bird bath
@@BirdBath1 ok
doubt if we would be able to attract them to England... lol
seriously you are lucky to have these delightful birds
Hummingbirds are unique to the Americas, sadly for our friends in other countries
Loved the facts about these little birds. Great video, thank you.
That was very educational. I’ve wanted to start my hummingbird feeders for awhile now. I think I’m more confident with what I’ve learned here. Thank you for the information. 🙏
I live in Indiana. Hummingbirds like butterfly bushes, zinnias, bee balm (monarda), and other flowers. Great video.
Lloyd Wilkinson, look at bird bath
Best vid on Hummers yet. These little troopers are so amazing. Thanks, C.B.C.
Hello from the west coast of Canada, British Columbia. I have ONE little Hummingbird that visits 2 yrs. now cuz i have flowers on my balcony. I want to know if it is a male or female & your vid. helps me find out. He/she likes the Nasturtiums best. I have Snapdragons & a Mandeville plant as well as Geraniums but the Nasturtiums r his/her favourite. I have made a Hummingbird feeder with instructions on it being safe for the Hummingbird. I enjoy knowing all i can about these incredible little creatures that have beautiful iridescent feathers. Thank you very much, i have enjoyed listening and watching your vid. Have a pleasant week!
This is the best Hummingbird video I’ve seen, well done!. Thank you 😊
I LOVE WATCHING HUMMINGBIRDS
what an enjoyable video thank you.
I’ve set up 8 humming bird feeders all around the house and they still fight. 🤣
Thank you for additional info about vegetable oil on the the hanging wire for ants, a great trip that I will try, nice video
A moat works better.
Vaseline as well, dab some on bottom and top of stand and on top of feeder.
@@ghz24 much better choice as there is no risk to them getting the oil on their feathers.
Ant moat works best! They're super cheap off amazon, and you can even get feeders with built in ant moat, or diy some yourself. It's just a little water barrier that they can't cross to reach the feeder. I have one on each of my feeders and have zero ants. I used to have to clean off these huge red ants every couple hours, haven't had a single ant since.
Awesome sharing here ! Lovely Filming too ! 5 thumbs up Video !
What a great way to keep a space to attract these birds.
Thank you so much..hope I can have some in my yard. That was great and I love your voice.
This is very informative! Just ordered my humming bird feeder so I can capture them with my slowmo camera. Thanks again for sharing.
"The aerial combat that follows, is fun to watch"
I heard bleach and soap residue is dangerous for them... I just scrub with white vinegar once a week and clean the feeder out about twice a week. Is that good enough?
Gena, check out Hummingbird Spot's video on cleaning feeders. She has a great tip about using Vit. C tablet to neutralize the bleach after your soaking. Vinegar is another option - give that a search! We use her methods
Yes. Use white vinegar and be sure to rinse well.
As info too, never used distilled water as it lacks all the trace minerals they need. Also boiling removes impurities from the sugar also so you must boil it combined as show here.
Great Video-- love the Indian flute Music in the background-- you did a professional, very excellent Job!! Thank you for Posting!! :)
Love our beautiful Ruby-throated Hummingbirds!
Great info. Thanks for your obvious knowledge on these little treasures....
Fantastic information. We get them every summer here in Rhode Island and I’m going to be using as many of these plants as the soil will support. Thank you for the video.
Thank you! Great video!
Many folks look at our western Broad-Tailed Hummingbird and assume it's a ruby-throated. I believe the ruby-throated is slightly larger than our Broad-Tailed.
excellent info. and video - thank you !
Just what I needed! Thanks! I can't wait to get started and set up some super high speed cameras.
I live in northern California and it gets hot in summer. What is the reason you have to change the nectar every 3-4 days if it's hot? Does the heat degrade the nectar (sugar water?). What is the temperature that you consider hot? 80, 90, 100 degrees? Thanks so much for this very good video.
Changing nectar frequently prevents spoiling - you don't want mold and bacteria growing in the feeders.
Very enjoyable video but boiling water does not remove impurities unless you’re capturing the steam and condensing that back into water
Very informative and your video shots are awesome!
Thanks for such a fascinating video! I do have to say, though, that I know of at least one other bird that can hover and that is the white-tailed kite and some other birds of prey.
They don't truely hover they soar into a headwind.
Excellent video! Best wishes from Montreal, Canada!
Beautifully informative video!
Thank you. God bless you 😊
Your video is brilliant. How can I find out if there are hummingbird in my city? I've sparrow feeders and loads of come for feed. I'd do everything possible to attract other birds. Please let me know.
Thanks again for your video.
Are you in the United States? Which city?
Beautiful informative.
Bless you
I had a wonderful showing of hummingbirds last year. ONE showed up this year but didnt stay
I'm in No Va. Put the feeders out in March. The one showed up in April, but left. Same clean feeders.
Same homemade sugar syrup.
Same location. It's now 6/3/2020
What happened? Is it too late to draw hummers? What about next year? What can I do differently to draw hummers next year?
thank you.
great video
Thank you for the details very helpful in Near the East Coast of NC!!
what a nice video I can see I am not the only person, From the great plage of 2020
Super informative. Thanks for all the tips and suggestions. Hope to attract more hummingbirds this spring with a few more feeder as last year was my first attempt.
hi sir..thank u for ur great idea..in my patio i am just getting only one hummer how should i increase the no of humming birds..plz help me
Having blooming flowers in your yard may help attract them more, but there's not much more you can do. Enjoy the one, and you may have more visitors as time goes on!
thank u sir
Thank you for your educational video. I learned a lot.
Excellent video and information. Thanks
Thank you for your informative and thoughtful video! I have a lot of birds this season so far and found the part about their territorial nature quite interesting.
With love from Roy, Utah 😊😉😮🙂💙
last year had lots of humming birds. I didnt do any thing different this year and they was here this time last year. What do i do to get them back again
Just keep your feeder out and make sure the nectar is fresh. Sometimes they are on a different schedule, but they usually come back eventually.
Thank You
Thank You for all your tips, info. I learned quite a bit. Thanks.
I loved it so much that is amazing
Thank you. Very good video on such an amazing creature!
Tomm Smith, look at bird bath
You don't have to tell or show Me I already know how ,They are Amazing 😊🎶🎵
Richard Summers, look at bird bath
Thanks for the video, very informative :) :)
Thanks for the information! Very helpfully 🙏
Marianna Y.W. Lee, look at bird bath
Thanks for the video 😎
I have so many humming bird hawk moths but not humming birds (Ontario)
Excellent, excellent video!!!
Awesome! Thank you!
I used to put 4:1 ratio.. now I mix 4:2 and wow..we suddenly have 15 feeding.. happy
You can adjust your mixes from normal 4:1 to 5:1 or 3:1 depending on weather usually :)
They are defenately not the only birds that can hoover in flight other birds like lesser kestrels,common ,kestrels american kestrels and pied kingfishers also hover and there are many other birds too
+TRY THIS AT HOME MYTHS and swifts
I've seen the tiny sparrow(type?) birds do it.
They are so hyper just bc they eat sugar every day XD
🤣
They have a mind blowing metabolism.
It isn’t easy to attract hummingbirds these days. They’re so cute.
Excellent video..thanks
I loved your video...FYI, the Harrier Hawk can also hover🙏🏼
Daniel Baron, look at bird bath
Does the hummingbird like Asiatic lily also coneflower ?
I'm gonna start calling them Hummers
My sister had a stroke,my sister bought humming bird feeders that stick to her bedroom window. She can watch the humming birds from inside her bedroom.
Brenda C, look at bird bath
Love it, fixing to go plaster my yard with feeders, lol.
Thank you!!
Wonderful "Charm"....
Thank you sooo much!!!
I would like to know how you keep the squirrels off of the feeders?
Good info. Thanks!
I want to buy feeder
Clean feeders with hot water and scrub every surface with a bottle brush and small brushes for the port holes. White vinegar can also be used to clean and always rinse well. Clean and change every 1-3 days and never going past the 3rd day. If it's hot outside or a feeder is in the sun, it should be scrubbed clean with hot water and or vinegar every day....... Do NOT use oils or sprays of any kind like he said, if you have ants an ant moat filled with water will work keeping ants away 100%.
Great tips
Okay...i don't have that
Can i feed them my cousins?
Thank you for sharing. 🙋🏻♀️
Good video
Peter G, look at bird bath
What are the seasonal months for hummingbirds?
The hummers fight over the feeder..does that mean I need a few more?
It is natural for them to "fight" over a feeder, but you might attract even more if you put up another feeder.
@@OutdoorAlabama great, will do. But yeah, I watched two hummers have ww2 style dogfights over the feeder last summer haha
@@DRC-of2ci To attract more put the feeders out of sight of each other.
thank you
I live in Minnesota and I've never seen hummingbirds in my life. Do they live in my state?
Yes, there will be hummingbirds in Minnesota during the summer months. The best way to see and observe them is to put out feeders for them. Plus the sugar water gives them the energy they need to find and catch small insects which is also part of their diet.
Hummingbirds are in the Americas, but usually northern states will see migrating hummers later in May
Yes! Ty!
No Ruby Throated here. Anna's stay year round, Rufus migrate here for the summers.
Today I watched a hummingbird chase a huge bumble bee !
LandofEvolution, look at bird bath
Beautiful
The Ones I have Seen At My Feeder Is The One That Is All Green And The Chest Is All White. You Did Say The Male Has The Ruby Throat ?
Lauren, depending on your area, there are quite a few varieties of hummingbird in North America
This is the third video I've watched and it's also the third water to sugar ratio I've been given. What's up with that? The first one gave one at 2:1, the second was 3:1 and now yours at 4:1. This has me very confused.
ADCNR uses the same ratio recommended by Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 1/4 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water.
OutdoorAlabama Thank you!
Where to buy this gadget please..thanks
Wonderful thank you.
Very informative and u are VERY handsome.
Funny Girl, look at bird bath
Shit...ur video gave me super glue burns and no birds.....!!!!!!Say no to peanut butter jars... ......protesting silently
Are those feeders not often invaded by bees?
The bees dont drink too much, especially compared to the flying piglets that seems to eat a gallon a day. If it becomes too much of an issue and your hummers cant get a drink, put up another feeder or 10
@DebbyAbqNM hahaha
Humming birds have made 2 nests in my large white rose bush vine.