Hummingbirds will visit your feeders more frequently if the nectar is fresh. Wild Birds Unlimited shares tips for keeping it fresh and healthy for the birds:
Naturalist Lisa Bierer-Garrett used a PowerPoint presentation and handouts to describe the most beneficial plants, trees, and bushes that feed the wildlife, especially the birds, in our yards during the long winter months. Click the button below to read Audubon's article on how to create a bird-friendly yard. To use Audubon’s native plants database, click the button below and enter your 5-digit zip code and explore the best plants for birds in your area.
Dr. Bruce Peterjohn, Chief of the US Geological Survey Bird Banding Laboratory at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, provided an expert overview of the fascinating nature of the hummingbird at our May meeting. Members learned of the migration process and how to create an inviting and sustaining habitat. For information on how to create a hummingbird-friendly yard click the button below.
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