A hummingbird feeder is great fun to watch. They are so cute and very interesting. Several of them will try to approach the feeder and then chase each other away. When one finally does get a chance to drink, he will sit on the edge to take several drinks and then fly away to a nearby tree limb to watch for the others to come back. They will go on like this for hours. Mine is placed close enough to the kitchen so that I can watch while cooking, doing paperwork, or working on the laptop.
If you would like to make some nectar for your feeder, you will need to boil 4 cups of water along with 1 cup of sugar. You will need to let it cool to room temperature before pouring it into your feeder. Do not use the red dyed nectar that is sold in stores. The red dye is not good for them. (Red dye is not good for you either.)
Be sure to keep your feeder clean. If you see mold or lots of bugs in your feeder, you will need to clean it. Don't use strong soaps and cleaners. Keep your soaps mild and let it dry before adding your new nectar.
If you would like to learn more about hummingbirds, check out the site below.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/webcam/hummingbirds.cfm
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