Still no hummers..

Despite a few sightings in NS, there has yet to be a hummingbird visit the NovaBirds feeders. Here's to hoping they arrive soon! I will be putting up some flower baskets over the weekend to better attract them as soon as they arrive.

Speaking of attracting hummingbirds, I thought I'd take this time to share some hummingbird feeding tips:

• When providing hummingbirds with nectar, do not use products containing red dyes. They can be harmful and are unnecessary.
• An easy homemade nectar recipe: Boil 1 cup of water. As soon as it boils, turn off the water and add 1cup of sugar. Allow to cool and then fill your feeders! I usually make a large batch and keep the rest in the fridge for 2-3 days.
• Place more than one feeder on your property. Having only one feeder can cause a lot of bickering, since hummingbirds are very territorial!
• Surround your home with lots of attractive flowers. My hummingbirds especially like honeysuckle, butterfly bush, and petunias!
• Create a water feature. Many hummingbirds love fountains and shallow bird baths!