How To Attract Hummingbirds

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Ruby throated hummingbirds nest from Nova Scotia to the Gulf Coast and south Florida, west to Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. It winters primarily from south Texas and northeast Mexico south to Costa Rica, Cuba, and Bermuda. It is the most common hummingbird that breeds in the eastern half of North America.
In this video, Outdoor Alabama video producer Ron Jolly demonstrates how to attract hummingbirds to your yard.
For more information about the Ruby-throated hummingbird, visit www.outdooralabama.com/watchab....

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@longevityyogi47
@longevityyogi47 3 жыл бұрын
Their ruby throats & iridescent blue green backs are an exquisite vision.
@soundmapper
@soundmapper 3 жыл бұрын
I never had any type of bird feeder in the yard. I heard that hummers can remember 300 different feeding locations. An interesting observation I had was that the morning after I put a hummingbird feeder up, there was a cardinal AND a blue jay sitting in the same small tree as the hummingbird feeder. I am convinced that these other birds saw the feeder, and figured they would look to see if there was anything around for them. Birds are smart.
@BeckVMH
@BeckVMH 4 жыл бұрын
3:10 How to attract hummingbirds. The previous is interesting discussion on the the bird itself. Thanks for posting.
@charlesreid3482
@charlesreid3482 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@terrycupano2849
@terrycupano2849 Жыл бұрын
6:58
@bellarosa009
@bellarosa009 7 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Very informative. We just put out our first feeder and a hummer came by that very same day. It was a beautiful thing to see.
@raybaker8726
@raybaker8726 Жыл бұрын
I live in Washington. Just before spring I had a hummingbird chirping at me a few days in a row. I got a feeder. I clean and fill the feeder once a week. I make my own. The bird now lets me know when its close to empty by hovering and staring in the kitchen window. As I speak the feeder is in the dishwasher. I am going to get another feeder since there has become a battle over the feeder with other hummingbirds. I rent an apartment from a hay farmer. Not a single flower to be seen for acres. Still not sure why they are here but they are entertaining.
@nichmon3221
@nichmon3221 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for making and sharing this video. ☺ I love nature and these little guys amaze me. I am currently trying to attract more to my yard.
@dianac2596
@dianac2596 4 жыл бұрын
That was very educational. I’ve wanted to start my hummingbird feeders for awhile now. I think I’m more confident with what I’ve learned here. Thank you for the information. 🙏
@trueriver1950
@trueriver1950 6 жыл бұрын
doubt if we would be able to attract them to England... lol seriously you are lucky to have these delightful birds
@homesteadhummingbirds
@homesteadhummingbirds 3 жыл бұрын
Hummingbirds are unique to the Americas, sadly for our friends in other countries
@chinitopinoy1726
@chinitopinoy1726 4 жыл бұрын
This is very informative! Just ordered my humming bird feeder so I can capture them with my slowmo camera. Thanks again for sharing.
@Food4thought1234
@Food4thought1234 6 жыл бұрын
nice tip on cleaning the feeders.. I wouldn't have even thought to do that
@brokenjelly2739
@brokenjelly2739 4 жыл бұрын
But why
@tonyv8925
@tonyv8925 3 жыл бұрын
One day I heard some squeaking outside my window. Looking out I saw 2 males locked face to face near the feeder. I went outside and found them laying in the grass, still locked together. I gently picked them up and one flew away. The other was exhausted so I set him on the feeder. After a few minutes of sipping the sugar water he flew away. They are like little rockets, zooming all over the yard.
@CypressVintage
@CypressVintage 4 жыл бұрын
Loved the facts about these little birds. Great video, thank you.
@robstravelsadventures
@robstravelsadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Super informative. Thanks for all the tips and suggestions. Hope to attract more hummingbirds this spring with a few more feeder as last year was my first attempt.
@spotty67
@spotty67 10 ай бұрын
Best vid on Hummers yet. These little troopers are so amazing. Thanks, C.B.C.
@donnashepperd7723
@donnashepperd7723 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much..hope I can have some in my yard. That was great and I love your voice.
@workhorse401
@workhorse401 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic information. We get them every summer here in Rhode Island and I’m going to be using as many of these plants as the soil will support. Thank you for the video.
@michaelseth6645
@michaelseth6645 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your informative and thoughtful video! I have a lot of birds this season so far and found the part about their territorial nature quite interesting. With love from Roy, Utah 😊😉😮🙂💙
@Earthdancer46234
@Earthdancer46234 2 жыл бұрын
I live in Indiana. Hummingbirds like butterfly bushes, zinnias, bee balm (monarda), and other flowers. Great video.
@BirdBath1
@BirdBath1 Жыл бұрын
Lloyd Wilkinson, look at bird bath
@1BlueStarRising
@1BlueStarRising 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome sharing here ! Lovely Filming too ! 5 thumbs up Video !
@photogl
@photogl 4 жыл бұрын
Great info. Thanks for your obvious knowledge on these little treasures....
@jessiearies1912
@jessiearies1912 3 жыл бұрын
Hello from the west coast of Canada, British Columbia. I have ONE little Hummingbird that visits 2 yrs. now cuz i have flowers on my balcony. I want to know if it is a male or female & your vid. helps me find out. He/she likes the Nasturtiums best. I have Snapdragons & a Mandeville plant as well as Geraniums but the Nasturtiums r his/her favourite. I have made a Hummingbird feeder with instructions on it being safe for the Hummingbird. I enjoy knowing all i can about these incredible little creatures that have beautiful iridescent feathers. Thank you very much, i have enjoyed listening and watching your vid. Have a pleasant week!
@Rebecca1975ful
@Rebecca1975ful 7 жыл бұрын
what an enjoyable video thank you.
@genaleksche9977
@genaleksche9977 4 жыл бұрын
I heard bleach and soap residue is dangerous for them... I just scrub with white vinegar once a week and clean the feeder out about twice a week. Is that good enough?
@homesteadhummingbirds
@homesteadhummingbirds 3 жыл бұрын
Gena, check out Hummingbird Spot's video on cleaning feeders. She has a great tip about using Vit. C tablet to neutralize the bleach after your soaking. Vinegar is another option - give that a search! We use her methods
@maryfrey
@maryfrey 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Use white vinegar and be sure to rinse well.
@joeykewitz7856
@joeykewitz7856 4 жыл бұрын
"The aerial combat that follows, is fun to watch"
@charlottef6105
@charlottef6105 8 жыл бұрын
excellent info. and video - thank you !
@sarisx8606
@sarisx8606 5 жыл бұрын
Great Video-- love the Indian flute Music in the background-- you did a professional, very excellent Job!! Thank you for Posting!! :)
@ChristopherEPineda
@ChristopherEPineda 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve set up 8 humming bird feeders all around the house and they still fight. 🤣
@christinekingston4287
@christinekingston4287 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the details very helpful in Near the East Coast of NC!!
@cybercab
@cybercab 3 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed! Thanks! I can't wait to get started and set up some super high speed cameras.
@lialia6507
@lialia6507 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best Hummingbird video I’ve seen, well done!. Thank you 😊
@homesteadhummingbirds
@homesteadhummingbirds 3 жыл бұрын
Love our beautiful Ruby-throated Hummingbirds!
@Eddie_the_Husky
@Eddie_the_Husky 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great video!
@karinecarde1254
@karinecarde1254 Жыл бұрын
Beautifully informative video! Thank you. God bless you 😊
@annbroadhead2221
@annbroadhead2221 3 жыл бұрын
What a great way to keep a space to attract these birds.
@mollypitcher9380
@mollypitcher9380 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent presenter and well done production
@BirdBath1
@BirdBath1 Жыл бұрын
Molly Pitcher, look at bird bath
@alanthompson4912
@alanthompson4912 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for additional info about vegetable oil on the the hanging wire for ants, a great trip that I will try, nice video
@ghz24
@ghz24 4 жыл бұрын
A moat works better.
@annafowler1005
@annafowler1005 3 жыл бұрын
Vaseline as well, dab some on bottom and top of stand and on top of feeder.
@ChristineD2
@ChristineD2 3 жыл бұрын
@@ghz24 much better choice as there is no risk to them getting the oil on their feathers.
@akaCONSTANTINE
@akaCONSTANTINE Жыл бұрын
Ant moat works best! They're super cheap off amazon, and you can even get feeders with built in ant moat, or diy some yourself. It's just a little water barrier that they can't cross to reach the feeder. I have one on each of my feeders and have zero ants. I used to have to clean off these huge red ants every couple hours, haven't had a single ant since.
@ktms1188
@ktms1188 4 жыл бұрын
As info too, never used distilled water as it lacks all the trace minerals they need. Also boiling removes impurities from the sugar also so you must boil it combined as show here.
@sherryroberts7716
@sherryroberts7716 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a fascinating video! I do have to say, though, that I know of at least one other bird that can hover and that is the white-tailed kite and some other birds of prey.
@ghz24
@ghz24 4 жыл бұрын
They don't truely hover they soar into a headwind.
@bentleygt3716
@bentleygt3716 9 жыл бұрын
thank you. great video
@77devera
@77devera 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative and your video shots are awesome!
@crazyasugrandma9267
@crazyasugrandma9267 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your educational video. I learned a lot.
@caller4522
@caller4522 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and information. Thanks
@BeaverOwl
@BeaverOwl 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Best wishes from Montreal, Canada!
@Castlinghigh1
@Castlinghigh1 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful informative. Bless you
@crochetfun7202
@crochetfun7202 4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE WATCHING HUMMINGBIRDS
@Randomperson-md9ld
@Randomperson-md9ld 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I love birds I want to post pictures of hummingbirds and I need to attract hummingbirds thank you for making this video!
@BirdBath1
@BirdBath1 Жыл бұрын
Random person, look at bird bath
@Randomperson-md9ld
@Randomperson-md9ld Жыл бұрын
@@BirdBath1 ok
@richardescobedo9052
@richardescobedo9052 8 жыл бұрын
Thank You for all your tips, info. I learned quite a bit. Thanks.
@AugustoLugo1983
@AugustoLugo1983 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, very informative :) :)
@jackieconnor6091
@jackieconnor6091 5 жыл бұрын
I loved it so much that is amazing
@bityote
@bityote 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very good video on such an amazing creature!
@BirdBath1
@BirdBath1 Жыл бұрын
Tomm Smith, look at bird bath
@lisalloyd2752
@lisalloyd2752 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@MariannaYWLee
@MariannaYWLee 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information! Very helpfully 🙏
@BirdBath1
@BirdBath1 Жыл бұрын
Marianna Y.W. Lee, look at bird bath
@denisegirmer4550
@denisegirmer4550 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Ty!
@LaniAnne402
@LaniAnne402 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. 🙋🏻‍♀️
@anneclark1330
@anneclark1330 4 жыл бұрын
I had a wonderful showing of hummingbirds last year. ONE showed up this year but didnt stay I'm in No Va. Put the feeders out in March. The one showed up in April, but left. Same clean feeders. Same homemade sugar syrup. Same location. It's now 6/3/2020 What happened? Is it too late to draw hummers? What about next year? What can I do differently to draw hummers next year?
@gailbrown3877
@gailbrown3877 4 жыл бұрын
what a nice video I can see I am not the only person, From the great plage of 2020
@scottrocks1000
@scottrocks1000 4 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Thanks
@busterbeagle2167
@busterbeagle2167 4 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable video but boiling water does not remove impurities unless you’re capturing the steam and condensing that back into water
@morenteria2988
@morenteria2988 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent, excellent video!!!
@Cam-xn5qt
@Cam-xn5qt 4 жыл бұрын
I have so many humming bird hawk moths but not humming birds (Ontario)
@wildbirdsunlimitedfortcoll4309
@wildbirdsunlimitedfortcoll4309 8 жыл бұрын
Many folks look at our western Broad-Tailed Hummingbird and assume it's a ruby-throated. I believe the ruby-throated is slightly larger than our Broad-Tailed.
@franciscoaguirre9169
@franciscoaguirre9169 4 жыл бұрын
Good info. Thanks!
@gramgram1990
@gramgram1990 7 жыл бұрын
thanks
@sasquatchsbaby
@sasquatchsbaby 4 жыл бұрын
thank you
@theresadmytrow3978
@theresadmytrow3978 3 жыл бұрын
Does the hummingbird like Asiatic lily also coneflower ?
@atum6
@atum6 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much!!!
@kanyeblessed6558
@kanyeblessed6558 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@phuongnc5875
@phuongnc5875 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jcavalc898
@jcavalc898 Жыл бұрын
I would like to know how you keep the squirrels off of the feeders?
@dr.subashinemohan8871
@dr.subashinemohan8871 7 жыл бұрын
hi sir..thank u for ur great idea..in my patio i am just getting only one hummer how should i increase the no of humming birds..plz help me
@OutdoorAlabama
@OutdoorAlabama 7 жыл бұрын
Having blooming flowers in your yard may help attract them more, but there's not much more you can do. Enjoy the one, and you may have more visitors as time goes on!
@dr.subashinemohan8871
@dr.subashinemohan8871 7 жыл бұрын
thank u sir
@bonnieghosh4945
@bonnieghosh4945 5 жыл бұрын
Your video is brilliant. How can I find out if there are hummingbird in my city? I've sparrow feeders and loads of come for feed. I'd do everything possible to attract other birds. Please let me know. Thanks again for your video.
@OutdoorAlabama
@OutdoorAlabama 5 жыл бұрын
Are you in the United States? Which city?
@saintpo
@saintpo 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful thank you.
@richardsummers9009
@richardsummers9009 2 жыл бұрын
You don't have to tell or show Me I already know how ,They are Amazing 😊🎶🎵
@BirdBath1
@BirdBath1 Жыл бұрын
Richard Summers, look at bird bath
@suehumphreys2999
@suehumphreys2999 3 жыл бұрын
What are the seasonal months for hummingbirds?
@maryjemisonMaryjay1936
@maryjemisonMaryjay1936 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@saltlifegull4091
@saltlifegull4091 3 жыл бұрын
Love it, fixing to go plaster my yard with feeders, lol.
@268TERI
@268TERI 3 жыл бұрын
I live in northern California and it gets hot in summer. What is the reason you have to change the nectar every 3-4 days if it's hot? Does the heat degrade the nectar (sugar water?). What is the temperature that you consider hot? 80, 90, 100 degrees? Thanks so much for this very good video.
@homesteadhummingbirds
@homesteadhummingbirds 3 жыл бұрын
Changing nectar frequently prevents spoiling - you don't want mold and bacteria growing in the feeders.
@shravaka6241
@shravaka6241 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful "Charm"....
@danielbaron1802
@danielbaron1802 2 жыл бұрын
I loved your video...FYI, the Harrier Hawk can also hover🙏🏼
@BirdBath1
@BirdBath1 Жыл бұрын
Daniel Baron, look at bird bath
@ronwarf1782
@ronwarf1782 6 жыл бұрын
last year had lots of humming birds. I didnt do any thing different this year and they was here this time last year. What do i do to get them back again
@OutdoorAlabama
@OutdoorAlabama 6 жыл бұрын
Just keep your feeder out and make sure the nectar is fresh. Sometimes they are on a different schedule, but they usually come back eventually.
@ronwarf1782
@ronwarf1782 6 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@cynthiacisneros1694
@cynthiacisneros1694 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you❣️
@peterg6638
@peterg6638 2 жыл бұрын
Good video
@BirdBath1
@BirdBath1 Жыл бұрын
Peter G, look at bird bath
@brokenjelly2739
@brokenjelly2739 4 жыл бұрын
Okay...i don't have that Can i feed them my cousins?
@gcdcjccc
@gcdcjccc 9 жыл бұрын
Excellent video..thanks
@trythisathomemyths681
@trythisathomemyths681 8 жыл бұрын
They are defenately not the only birds that can hoover in flight other birds like lesser kestrels,common ,kestrels american kestrels and pied kingfishers also hover and there are many other birds too
@wildbirdsunlimitedfortcoll4309
@wildbirdsunlimitedfortcoll4309 8 жыл бұрын
+TRY THIS AT HOME MYTHS and swifts
@YSLRD
@YSLRD 4 жыл бұрын
I've seen the tiny sparrow(type?) birds do it.
@justthisguy4766
@justthisguy4766 4 жыл бұрын
They are so hyper just bc they eat sugar every day XD
@minniechafin7936
@minniechafin7936 3 жыл бұрын
🤣
@tempesnyder6243
@tempesnyder6243 Жыл бұрын
They have a mind blowing metabolism.
@tanchewleong2078
@tanchewleong2078 2 жыл бұрын
Where to buy this gadget please..thanks
@movieclips4602
@movieclips4602 4 жыл бұрын
Great
@ChrisKogos
@ChrisKogos 4 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna start calling them Hummers
@junaidfaiz
@junaidfaiz 3 жыл бұрын
Humming birds have made 2 nests in my large white rose bush vine.
@hummingbirdlady11
@hummingbirdlady11 10 жыл бұрын
Kasia...why do you say that sugar is horrible and will kill hummers?
@vashonwatchdog
@vashonwatchdog 3 жыл бұрын
No Ruby Throated here. Anna's stay year round, Rufus migrate here for the summers.
@ThatOneMohamed
@ThatOneMohamed 7 жыл бұрын
I live in Minnesota and I've never seen hummingbirds in my life. Do they live in my state?
@vondam1352
@vondam1352 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, there will be hummingbirds in Minnesota during the summer months. The best way to see and observe them is to put out feeders for them. Plus the sugar water gives them the energy they need to find and catch small insects which is also part of their diet.
@homesteadhummingbirds
@homesteadhummingbirds 3 жыл бұрын
Hummingbirds are in the Americas, but usually northern states will see migrating hummers later in May
@brendac6351
@brendac6351 2 жыл бұрын
My sister had a stroke,my sister bought humming bird feeders that stick to her bedroom window. She can watch the humming birds from inside her bedroom.
@BirdBath1
@BirdBath1 Жыл бұрын
Brenda C, look at bird bath
@purrrrson
@purrrrson 7 жыл бұрын
This is the third video I've watched and it's also the third water to sugar ratio I've been given. What's up with that? The first one gave one at 2:1, the second was 3:1 and now yours at 4:1. This has me very confused.
@OutdoorAlabama
@OutdoorAlabama 7 жыл бұрын
ADCNR uses the same ratio recommended by Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 1/4 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water.
@purrrrson
@purrrrson 7 жыл бұрын
OutdoorAlabama Thank you!
@andreapatane4204
@andreapatane4204 4 жыл бұрын
It isn’t easy to attract hummingbirds these days. They’re so cute.
@brothers7788
@brothers7788 3 жыл бұрын
I want to buy feeder
@helencline5768
@helencline5768 4 жыл бұрын
Need two or more feeders slows down fighting 😍
@homesteadhummingbirds
@homesteadhummingbirds 3 жыл бұрын
Having quite a few feeders spaced out helps with territorial issues for sure. We keep 8 out during the busy Summer!
@laureng.4610
@laureng.4610 4 жыл бұрын
The Ones I have Seen At My Feeder Is The One That Is All Green And The Chest Is All White. You Did Say The Male Has The Ruby Throat ?
@homesteadhummingbirds
@homesteadhummingbirds 3 жыл бұрын
Lauren, depending on your area, there are quite a few varieties of hummingbird in North America
@DanielBenitezdoterra
@DanielBenitezdoterra 3 жыл бұрын
I used to put 4:1 ratio.. now I mix 4:2 and wow..we suddenly have 15 feeding.. happy
@homesteadhummingbirds
@homesteadhummingbirds 3 жыл бұрын
You can adjust your mixes from normal 4:1 to 5:1 or 3:1 depending on weather usually :)
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