Here at the guide, we hope to help you, whether you are a beginner or an experienced observer.

Maybe you are a backyard birdwatcher, wildlife birding naturalist, gardener, photographer, writer, artist or eco-traveler in search of an exotic species.

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With beautiful iridescent feathers that reflect sunlight at certain angles, these tiny creatures are truly fascinating!

How enjoyable it is to witness their amazing behavior.

Attracting:

Can you imagine attracting lots of hummingbirds taking up residence in your backyard?

Would you enjoy learning the many ways of luring them from their migration route?

You can learn to grow a flower garden with specific flowers that attract these birds to sip the delectable nectar from the flowers.

Or you may hang feeders which are available in a wide array of designs that range from the practical to the elegant.

Nectar:

Many of you want to know about hummingbird food.

We provide a recipe to make your own.

Otherwise for greater convenience, simply buy packaged nectar.

Facts

You will find many intriguing and unusual facts to satisfy your curiosity about this interesting bird.

Such as, where do they nest?

A lot of us like to follow the migration.

Yet, there are so many myths regarding this incredible journey.

What's true?

Photography:

Once you have the knowledge to attract these little feathered friends who have taken up residency and you are ready to enjoy the spectacle.........get your cameras!

As you witness the birds hovering at your feeders and flowers, gratefully sipping the nectar, you might want to preserve the beauty by snapping some photos.

Display them in your home or post them right here to share with us and other enthusiasts.

Tips:

Everyone needs some tips once in a while. Perhaps some of you have had trouble initially attracting these birds.

If you are able to have a garden, planting specific flowers can help.

Need a nectar recipe?

Did you know that maintaining feeders is important? Feeders can also attract pests...........we have some tips!

Community:

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• Check all the Great Photos by our visitors and submit your own
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