Tip 4: Hang the hummingbird feeder where you can see it! The best part is, you can place this swing where you'll have a good view from your home! Place the perch within 5 or 6 feet of the feeder and the dominant hummingbird will sit there all day when not chasing other hummingbirds. You can even add a perch, called a hummingbird swing(link takes you to Amazon). The more hummingbirds at the feeder the less successful is this bully bird at chasing any single one of the birds away.

There is always a dominant hummingbird at a feeder that chases the others away. It can be a tree branch, fence line, wire, or bird feeder pole.įrom there this bird chases away any interlopers. He or she usually chooses a perch high up with a commanding view. The dominant hummingbird keeps vigilant watch over the feeder. Tip 3: Hummingbirds like a tall survey perch nearby If safety is too far away the hummingbirds may not visit the feeder regularly, or stay for long. So they are safe from predators, hang hummingbird feeders near a bush or tree where they can take cover.Įven if your feeders are placed out in the middle of the lawn, they should still be near some protective cover. Tip 2: Set up hummingbird feeders within 10-15 feet of cover You may also place bright red, orange, and yellow ribbons or decorations to attract hummingbirds to your yard. Once hummingbirds are visiting regularly, you may move them to a more secluded or shaded location. Thus, any passing hummingbirds will see your feeders and come to them to drink. Tip 1: Hummingbird feeders should be easy for the birds to findĮspecially first thing in the spring, your feeders should be highly visible. Part 1: Considerations for hummingbird feeder placement The second part of the article discusses specific physical structures from which to hang your hummingbird feeders. The first part discusses in general where hummingbird feeders should be placed within your landscaping to provide the safest feeder for the hummingbirds and the most joy for you.

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