Hummer Facts
TRUE
or FALSE?
Backyard feeders will keep a hummingbird from migrating.
FALSE!
Hummingbirds migrate according to changes in daylight
so they will know when to leave your area;) A
Hummingbird Happiness
friend from
Gardnerville, Nevada was removing her feeders too soon.
Our recommendation was to provide
Sugar
Solution
until
the danger of frost arrives. Frozen feeders are broken feeders,
but until then hummingbirds will thank you for providing
them with nourishment as they travel south.
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• The typical lifespan for a hummingbird in the wild is
3-5 years •
• Fierce and fearless, hummingbirds will defend their
food source •
• Hummingbirds fly in every direction including
backwards & upside down •
• Level flight speeds reach 25 MPH, while diving speeds
can reach 50 MPH •
• Hummingbirds breathe 250 times per minute •
• Insects are the hummingbird's main source of protein •
• Males have more than one female mate •
• Females care for the nest and males defend the
territory •
• A female can care for more than one nest at a time •
• Hummingbird babies stay in the nest for about 21 days •
• Hummingbird eggs are approximately half an inch long •
• Hummingbirds actually pollinate plants while
collecting nectar •
• They DO NOT migrate on the backs of geese (but it’s a
fun thought:) •
• Hummingbirds migrate according to the change in light •
• Feeders do not stop migration, but provide
nourishment during the journey •
• To prevent territorial battles, place feeders at
least 100 feet apart •
