Why do hummingbirds prefer one feeder over another?
Incorporating several feeders throughout your yard provides more space for hummingbirds to feed. The feeders can be combined in groups to attract the birds’ attention, and several feeding stations, each with multiple feeders, can be positioned throughout the same yard.
Should hummingbird feeders be away from other feeders?
Despite their bold personalities, however, hummingbirds can still be easily intimidated by larger birds, and it is never a good idea to position hummingbird feeders near seed or suet feeders that are popular with other birds. Instead, position hummingbird feeders at least 15-20 feet apart.
How many hummingbird feeders should I have?
This way we have been able to observe 3-4 hummingbirds feeding at once, each at a different feeder. We’ve had good success with this approach, and it is why we recommend it, at least for folks with similar hummingbird population and activity.
Why do hummingbirds not share feeders?
Hummingbirds are aggressive for a good reason—they can’t afford to share flowers during times when not many blossoms are available because they may have to wander a long way after nectar is depleted. This aggression is so deeply ingrained that they just can’t figure out that feeders are different.
Where should hummingbird feeders be placed in sun or shade?
Hummingbird feeders, in general, should be hanged in the shade because nectar in the feeders can get spoiled more quickly in the hot sun all day. If you place your hummingbird feeder in the shade of trees, walls, or eaves, the feeder will be safe from wind and storms.
How long does it take for a hummingbird to find a new feeder?
You should hang your hummingbird feeders 2 weeks before their estimated arrival date. Look at the hummingbird migration dates of previous years in your area to determine their estimated arrival. The hummingbird migration starts as early as February in the Southern United States to late May into Canada.
What month do hummingbirds come out?
Hummingbird season in each state
| When to feed hummingbirds | ||
|---|---|---|
| State | Put out | Take down |
| California | All year | |
| Colorado | Early April | November |
| Connecticut | Early April | November |