[__ Science __ ] Hummingbirds 101

[Rockytopva]

Time to put up hummingbird feeders and to put a little research into the bird...

1. A hummingbird's heart beats up to 1,260 times a minute
2. Hummingbirds have excellent memories and can come back to the same feeders every year
3. Male hummingbirds can travel more than 1,000 miles without taking a single break.
4. Have the intelligence to build nice nests
5. Having only brains about the size of a grain of rice,

I am getting my hummingbird feeders ready now! Believing these little creatures were designed by the creative power of God!

Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? - Luke 12:24

 

[Rockytopva]

Hummingbirds arrived at my place mid-April. I have already filled my feeder twice and am hoping for better pictures...

 

[WIP]

Should be putting our feeders out this week. Usually don't expect them until mid May here but this year I figured I'd start a little earlier just in case.

Remember, it is good practice to refresh the nectar about every three or four days, especially if the feeder is full sun exposed or during hotter times of the summer. Watch for black mold to form and sterilize the feeder if you see it. It can be deadly for the birds.

 

[Rockytopva]

Should be putting our feeders out this week. Usually don't expect them until mid May here but this year I figured I'd start a little earlier just in case.

Remember, it is good practice to refresh the nectar about every three or four days, especially if the feeder is full sun exposed or during hotter times of the summer. Watch for black mold to form and sterilize the feeder if you see it. It can be deadly for the birds.

My feeders are very quick to change and to clean. They also have little moats to keep the ants away...

 

[electedbyhim]

I have tried a few years ago with a lot of research.

Could never get the birds to come.

Perhaps I will try again at some point.