Hummingbird Rehabber Reveals: The Secrets to Attracting Hummingbirds
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- How to attract hummingbirds
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In this video,
I will show you how to attract
hummingbirds in 5 easy steps.
Then, I will share expert tips
for the most efficient
and fastest results.
I am a hummingbird rehabber
and enthusiast.
I also welcomed hundreds of
hummingbirds on my balcony.
If you follow my strategies,
you can too,
anywhere from the North,
Central, or South America.
Whether you would like
to have a few hummingbirds
in your backyard or balcony.
Or, increase the number of them,
this video is for you.
The simple strategy for
attracting hummingbirds
is to get their attention
and convince them
that there is a food source
they can depend on.
Let's start with
How can we attract?
The first step we need
to follow to attract
hummingbirds is to
provide them with food.
They like sugar water
in feeders.
They love flowers
with nectars.
Lay out some feeders
and flowers and
they will find you quicker
than your Mailman
Expert tips on flowers,
feeders, and sugar water
will be in a minute.
Step 2 is to Ensure a resting
area for the hummingbirds.
They are incredibly energetic.
But they spent the
majority of the day perching
Unless they are migrating.
And to keep them around
We need to ensure
Resting places for them.
Otherwise, they will eat
And immediately leave.
Here is how you can do it.
If you have trees and shrubs
around your place,
prune them to create more
exposed branches.
Just a little strategic trimming
can make a big difference
and they will take full advantage of it
You can create perches
using thin wires
or by attaching small twigs to
structures in your garden.
Place them near feeders and
water sources for the best results
Lastly, You can also use hummingbird
Swings. Yes, they exist!
These are small, decorative swings
that you can hang in your garden
Step 3 is providing water.
Hummingbirds need water
To drink and to bathe.
They love water,
Especially if it is running.
Birdbaths and fountains
Work perfectly to attract the
hummingbirds who like water
A while after placing a birdbath,
My balcony gained several regulars
Everyday, they visited multiple times,
They enjoy the water,
I enjoy watching them
It is a win-win.
Fountains also work fine.
Next is a crucial step
to keep them around.
step 4, disallowing monopoly,
is a very important step to
maximize the sharing of the
food sources between many
hummingbirds.
If you skip this step,
There is a good chance
One dominant bird will monopolize
all the resources you’ve set up
Here’s how to ensure that
all hummingbirds get a fair share
Place feeders at different
locations around your garden.
If they’re out of sight of each other,
it’s harder for one bird
to guard them all
Hang feeders at different
heights and in various spots.
Some, in open spaces,
others near trees or bushes.
This variety makes it difficult
for one bird to dominate
Feeders with multiple perches
encourage more than one
hummingbird to feed at a time.
This can reduce aggressive
behavior and promote sharing.
When there’s enough space
for everyone,
you’ll notice less squabbling and
more peaceful feeding sessions.
Increase the overall food
Supply as more feeding options
naturally reduce competition
If you notice one bird is
becoming too aggressive,
try moving feeders or
adding new ones.
Sometimes a small change in
placement can make a big difference
Next is the final step
Then the expert tips
For a hummingbird have
Step 5 is providing
nesting materials
This step might help you
witness some magical moments
Hummingbirds use various
natural materials to build their nests.
Here’s how you can help
them gather what they need.
Avoid destroying spider
webs in your garden;
they’re more useful
than you might think!
spider silk is a critical
component of hummingbird nests.
artificial materials such as yarn, thread,
or cotton also help in their nest-building.
In my own experience,
I put out some cotton
out near the hummingbird
breeding season two hummers built their nests
around my house.
And I got to see an amazing journey mama Hummer
goes through
From nest building to laying eggs
And from hatching to the first flight of a bird.
They're cute and this is useful. Thanks for showing us how to get a hummer. Haha
Thank you very much! What kind of hummingbirds do you have in your area?
@@HummingbirdsofMyBalcony The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the most common hummingbird in Massachusetts. What about you?
@RoccosVideos I get Anna’s and Allen’s year round, and Costa’s and Black-chinned during migration. I will need to follow my video to attract Ruby-Throated hummers when i move to the East Coast 🥰💖 They are so cute, especially the females.
@@HummingbirdsofMyBalcony Where do you live and where are you moving?
I currently live in San Diego and am planning to move back to the DC area. I moved to San Diego in Jan 2021 and attracted a lot of hummingbirds since then ☺️
Absolutely great! Love to hear tips from an experienced rehabber. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much 🙏
This is absolutely AMAZING! Will share widely, I learned a few more secrets!
Suzie, thank you! You are kind! I hope to help as many people as I can ☺️
Love how quick video was
Thank you so much 🙏
I was told not to use lint or cotton for those substances get wet & don’t dry out easily, they can get moldy.
Use the soft under-coat fur from brushing your dog…
Cut into 1-2 inch pieces & stuff into one of the suet cages. (without the suet in it)
Hello. Thank you for watching and commenting. Products like “Hummer Helper Nesting Material” are specifically designed for hummingbirds and are made of soft, untreated cotton fibers that are safe for nest building. I personally use that (link can be found in description) and it is also recommended by another experienced hummingbird rehabber.
Providing dog fur to hummingbirds as nesting material is generally not harmful if the fur is clean, free of chemicals, and from healthy animals. It is important to note that fur can carry parasites and diseases. Placing the collected fur in a sealed plastic bag and freezing it for at least 48 hours can help kill any potential parasites like fleas, mites, or eggs that may be present. Additionally, if the dog is on a flea or tick medication, it is important to wait for two weeks to collect fur after the treatment as chemicals can remain on fur. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.
Thank you for that great info, I just started feeding them and I have noticed that one of them has taken possession of the feeder he chases away most of them unless she is a female.
Wonderful! It’s probably a male. Males are more dominant than females in general. Do you have more feeders that you can hang where that bully bird cannot see, so the others can drink as well?
Thank you for watching my video. I am happy to help. What part of the US do you live in?
Very good!
Glad you think so! Thank you foe watching, Pierre!
Wow! Awesome video! Thank you!!❤❤🎉🎉
Thank you so much 🙏
Omg! This is wonderful.Thank you for sharing this. I want my balcony to be like yours, full of birds, but having trouble getting their attention.😩 What am I doing wrong? I think I need some help!
Hello @artclass2436
Have you tried following the steps in the video yet?
I am increasing my feeders. I have a bird bath, and recently placed some perches. Which 2 out of the 5 flowers from the video should I get?
How do you get such high quality shots of the birds??
Hi. Thank you so much. I use a professional camera and a long lens to record these tiny birds. It’s definitely fun to be able to see them close up.
Thank you for this video, now I know how to attract more without having this one bird chasing others away. My feeders are the saucer type the bees don't bother them, could I use a nontoxic acrylic paint and paint the red feeding flowers on them orange?
Glad it was helpful and I hope you get more birds soon! If non-toxic like you said, yes, you can use it! Please make sure to pay attention if it starts chipping (due to washing and scrubbing feeder ports). Those tiny pieces can fall into the nectar and if the birds ingest it accidentally, it can be harmful since it has some type of chemicals in it. What part of the U.S. do you like in? Do you have hummingbirds year round?