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Habitat & Care

Hummingbirds are visitors to our gardens, whether they are local or migrating. Find out more about how to feed them, transform your garden into a haven, and how to protect them from common garden predators.

Costa's Hummingbird in front of a window

Costa's Hummingbird in front of a window

Make your Windows Safer for Hummingbirds

Every year one billion birds, including hummingbirds, die after flying into windows. Although window strikes can happen at any time, they are more frequent during migration as birds visit unfamiliar settings and mistake window reflections of trees, plants or sky for open space. You can take steps to prevent this. Consider the placement of your hummingbird feeders: make sure they are either more than 25 feet from your window or right next to it. Add barriers or markings to

Alice Madar

Feb 272 min read

Hummingbirds feeding at hummingbird feeder

Hummingbirds feeding at hummingbird feeder

How to Keep Bees, Wasps, and Ants Out of Your Hummingbird Feeders

There's nothing more frustrating than watching your hummingbird feeder get taken over by bees, wasps, or ants. Not only can this...

Caroline

Apr 9, 20253 min read

Anna's Hummingbird feeding at red hummingbird feeder

Anna's Hummingbird feeding at red hummingbird feeder

How to Clean Hummingbird Feeders and When to Change the Nectar

Keeping your hummingbird feeders clean and filled with fresh nectar isn’t just good bird etiquette—it’s critical for the health and...

Caroline

Apr 9, 20252 min read

Hummingbird Feeder Recipe

Hummingbird Feeder Recipe

Hummingbird Feeder Recipe

While native flowering plants are the best source of nectar for hummingbirds, supplementing with a well-tended sugar-water feeder, or...

Caroline

Feb 14, 20252 min read

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