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Return of the Hummingbirds!

Written by Jenny
Sunday, 15 March 2009
Ok, they haven't actually returned yet, or at least I haven't seen them yet. However, mid-March is a good time to go ahead and put up your hummingbird feeder if you take it down for the winter since the migrators will be traveling through the area and would love to stop in for a break. The regulars will not be far behind, so it's important to welcome them back with an appetizingly full feeder! Remember, hummingbird nectar does not need to be colored red and is made from a solution of 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. As long as your feeder contains red on it or even if you have some red flowers or nectar-producing flowers the hummingbirds will come find you! Happy hummingbird feeding!