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Hummingbird Feeder Types Compared
Compare saucer, bottle, window, and other hummingbird feeder types, including glass vs. plastic, leaks, bees and wasps, and cleaning, to pick the right one.
Feeding & Attracting Birds
Hummingbirds
6 guides, starting with Hummingbird Feeder Types Compared.
Hummingbird Feeder Season: When to Hang and Take Down
When to put out hummingbird feeders in spring and when to take them down in fall, with regional timing, summer care, and tips for mild-winter areas.
Hummingbird Species in California: A Field Identification Guide
Identify California hummingbirds, including Anna's, Allen's, Rufous, Costa's, Black-chinned, and Calliope, with field marks, range, and backyard tips.
The Safest Hummingbird Feeder
What makes a hummingbird feeder safe: easy-to-clean saucer designs, glass vs. plastic, leak control, ant and bee protection, and safe nectar and placement.
Very Small Birds With Long Beaks
Identify small birds with long beaks, from hummingbirds and Carolina Wrens to nuthatches, creepers, and sandpipers, and learn why their bills look the way they do.
What Other Birds Drink From a Hummingbird Feeder? Common Guests
Orioles, woodpeckers, finches, warblers, and other birds sometimes drink from hummingbird feeders. Learn who visits, whether it is okay, and how to manage it.
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