Here Come the Hummingbirds

On Sunday March 29th, I got together with a few customers at our store, Aquatic Connections, and we talked about attracting Hummingbirds to our backyards. I was honest with them and said that I had not actually tried this yet, and this was going to be my first season to put up hummingbird feeders. I had done a lot of research and looked at many different types of feeders at a wild bird trade show in February. One thing I learned was that male Ruby-throated Hummingbirds will migrate back to Pennsylvania, earlier than the females and younger birds, scouting for food sources and breeding grounds. It was suggested to me that the feeders should be put out by the end of March or beginning of April so these scouts would find them and hopefully the rest of the flock would follow. So, we all agreed we would put our Hummingbird feeders out that afternoon and stay in touch and let each other know when the Hummers show up. I put out two feeders and spilled nectar all over the place because I didn't screw the lids on properly! I finally got it right and I can't wait to start adding plants to my garden that will hopefully bring these tiny little birds to my yard. So, I'll let you know when they show up. If you have any tips for me or other readers, please feel free to comment. If you would like a copy of the Hummingbird Seminar notes, they're posted on Aquaticconnections.com under the Pond News Tab or Click Here.