Hummingbirds

[amanda143]

Watching hummingbirds is so much fun. I like to keep feeders by my windows so I can watch them all day long.

You should never use honey or food coloring in your hummingbird feeders because it is not good for the hummingbirds. You can make your own hummingbird food by mixing 4 parts water to 1 part sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil then cool completely. You can store your extra food in the refrigerator but bring to room temperature before feeding it to the hummingbirds.

Hummingbirds also love fruit flies and other small flying insects. I will take old fruit and place it outside. When the fruit flies arrive to get at the ripe fruit the hummingbirds also come in and feed on the fruit flies.

Thanks for the tip on the fruit flies! now I know what to do with my old fruit and make the birdies happy!