Hummingbirds are back!

Hello all,

Reports are coming in from all over the province that hummingbirds are back. We get them at our feeders every year and often have at least 6 per year come into the rehabilitation centre. The main reasons we get them are from being caught by cats, hitting windows and fighting with each other.

If you want to make your own hummingbird nectar ( less expensive than buying it and no artificial colours), simply mix 1/4 cup sugar in 1 cup of water. I often boil the water first, dissolve the sugar in it, then let the mixture cool before filling the feeders. This should be changed regularly ( at least every other day) to prevent growth of bacteria in the feeder. We often dont have to change it as they empty the feeder daily. Enjoy these birds while they are here.
You can also plant flowers such as beebalm and bleeding heart which will attract them to your garden.

Helene