This year, at least here in N. Georgia the bees and wasps have been pretty thick. They are all over the hummingbird feeders. There are a couple of quick fixes for this: 1) apply a bee repellent around the feeder 2) Buy a feeder that doesn’t leak 3) Buy a feeder that has a bee guard.
Here is an example of the no-leak feeder and the bee guards that can go with it. Click Here!
I like to say that “all hummingbird feeders work” but what is the difference between pretty ones and practical ones? In this video will look at six different models. Evergreens “Art Glass”, Lone Wolf’s “Large hand painted 24 oz”, Perrys Enterprises “Vinester” clear feeder, “Best-1” 8oz feeder, Classic Brands “Ruby” #35, and Aspects “High View” 12oz model.
#hummi
If you have walked into your neighborhood wild bird store lately you have probably run across the tremendous number of different types of birdfeeders that are available.
Big ones, short one, fat ones, and skinny ones. Squirrel Proof, not squirrel proof… on and on
We’ll I finally found a site that gives the advantages of several different ones. You can find it here
If you have ever wondered how to start a mealworm farm our sister company www.outdoorbirdsupplies. com wrote the following article for Square.
Check out these 4 simple steps to creating the mealworm farm:
CLICK HERE: How to start a mealworm farm (squaremktg.com)
Here’s a very interesting article over a theory of magnetism and bird migrating and what people believe about it. It’s such a highly interesting read!
-Andrea Smeelie
The bizarre link between bird migration and quantum physics – BBC Science Focus Magazine
Spring 2017 has arrived…
For all of you backyard birding fans in the NE Atlanta area we are pleased to announce that the ruby-throated hummingbirds have arrived.
Here’s a couple of pictures found on Twitter.
Enjoy!
The hummingbirds are finally back in NE Atlanta. Here’s a couple shots from last night pic.twitter.com/1KIeDyegvJ
— The Best Nest of GA (@TheBestNest_GA) April 5, 2017
Congratulation…
Catherine S. of Placentia, CA has won our March Photo Contest
Hands down this one was the winner:
Here’s a photo from Sharon M. in St Charles IL.
Thanks for the great shot! 
Excellent video on how hummingbirds fly and remain steady in heavy winds. The researchers placed the birds in wind tunnel and used a high speed camera to record the results.
And… Don’t forget to clean those hummingbird feeders. I use a little bleach in the water. Then I put the lids back on the feeders and shake them to get the bleach into the port holes.
Rinse well and the feeders come out spotless. The hummingbirds will reward you for the fresh nectar in the CLEAN feeders!
The bleach to water ratio for cleaning is about 10%. 