Since this is my first year in caring for the hummingbirds, their departure to the South has hit me quite hard :(. I still feel blessed to see a few migratory females now and then but sharing my garden with them brought me great joy and gave me a new sense of purpose. In order …
Magical Hummingbird Folklore
My favorite legend of the magical hummingbird comes from the greeting card company, Papyrus… “Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy, and celebration. Hummingbirds open our eyes to the wonder of the world and inspire us to open our hearts to loved ones and friends. Like a hummingbird, …
Hummingbird Books & Websites
Along the way I’ve discovered several amazing books and websites regarding hummingbirds and wanted to share… The Sibley Guide to Birds by David Allen Sibley Hummingbirds of North America: The Photographic Guide by Steve N.G. Howell The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds by David Wentworth Lazaroff The Complete Book …
Hummingbird Garden with Perennials & Annuals
I started gardening in 2004, creating a perennial raised-bed garden (always remember that raised beds need extra watering!). When my husband and I returned from our Cape May trip early June, after discovering the presence of hummingbirds, I decided to read more on the topic (a resource post will follow this one). Transforming my old …
Hummingbird Care
It’s been my pleasure to be our hummingbirds’ (Scout, Honey, Tibolt, Lili, +?) temporary guardian until their return to the South. I like to believe that Westchester NY is home and the Carolinas, Florida, or Mexico are their version of a holiday ;) This year I began putting out feeders in the beginning of June …
Hummingbird Care: Ant Guards
I’m posting this segment slightly out of order but my take on hummingbird care is soon to follow. I have fortunately not needed this form of ant guard due to the type of nectar feeder I’ve been using. I do however use Aspects 384 Nectar Guard Tips, pictured last below, over the individual feeding ports …
Scout & Honey: Our First Temporary Residents
We have 2 daily regulars (1 male ruby-throated “Scout” & 1 female ruby-throated “(Honey)suckle”). First sighting of Spring 2014 was the last week of May 2014 when I put 1 nectar feeder up (my old Perky Pet for window-view). Wish I could remember the exact date the feeder went up but the first day I …
