Written by Lauren Murphy of The Soruce - Published 04/29/21
Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures. They are the smallest migrating birds, with most species measuring between 3 to 5 inches long with long, narrow beaks and beautiful feathers of varying colors. They are fast flyers, too, with some hummingbird species reaching a wing beat rate of 200 beats per second. Hummingbirds live on a diet of insects and nectar, depending on the season. To attract hummingbirds into your yard, fill a hummingbird feeder with sugar water to resemble the taste of nectar. In no time, you will have birds buzzing around your yard.
Hummingbirds are adorable and fascinating, but they flit and buzz around so quickly that one encounter is simply not enough...[READ MORE]