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50 Flowers For Hummingbirds & How To Keep Them Coming Back

Published on February 14, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird hovering over pink flower to collect nectar.

These annual and perennial flowers will attract hummingbirds to your garden. With varying bloom times, you can provide nectar-rich plants throughout the growing season in a cold climate garden … [Read more...]

2022 Hummingbird Migration Map (Find Out When to Expect Them)

Published on February 8, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Map of spring hummingbird migration in Canada and the United States.

Spring is migration time for hummingbirds travelling from their winter homes to breeding habitats in the United States and Canada. Use this tracking map to know when to expect them in your … [Read more...]

When to Remove Hummingbird Feeders

Published on August 25, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird in the fall garden.

As hummingbirds start their fall migration going south, what is the right time to remove the feeders? If we keep them up, will this delay their journey? We know sugar water gives extra energy but is … [Read more...]

2021 Fall Hummingbird Migration (Canada & United States)

Published on August 12, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Map of fall hummingbird migration.

The fall hummingbird migration south from parts of Canada and the United States begins as temperatures start to cool. When it begins depends on the location and how far they have to travel. Find out … [Read more...]

Do You Know Hummingbirds? Take the Quiz and Find Out!

Published on April 6, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Do you know hummingbirds? Take the quiz and find out

A fun, brief quiz to test your knowledge of hummingbird facts. Find out what you know about these delightful little birds. Wondering when they'll appear in your area? This spring migration map … [Read more...]

Make An Ant Moat for Hummingbird Feeders

Published on June 1, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Moat for keeping ants off hummingbird feeder.

If you have ants raiding your hummingbird feeder, this simple DIY moat will prevent them from ever reaching the sugar water. I’ve been using mine for a while now, and it completely solved the … [Read more...]

Welcome Bees—But Don’t Forget These Other Pollinators

Published on May 12, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of different animal pollinators including bats and lizards.

In recent years we have seen a greater awareness of the importance of pollinators like birds, butterflies, and bees. But what about all the other pollinators that form our ecosystems? Find out what … [Read more...]

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