Problem: I was told that the honey I used in my nectar recipe could harm my birds. Tip: Never use honey. Always use granulated sugar in your nectar recipe.
Problem: The hummingbirds aren’t interested in the flowers that I planted. Tip: Hummingbirds prefer brightly colored flowers with a high nectar reserve.
Problem: I took down my feeders too soon and a hungry hummingbird came to feed. Tip: Leave your feeders out for at least two weeks after seeing the last one.