While hummingbirds are amazingly beautiful and photogenic little creatures, they are also incredibly hard to capture well on camera! We have tried to learn how to improve our photography over the years, and wanted to share some of the advice we’ve received. Our three main amateur photographers on staff each share their top suggestion below…
This is a common question every year as the summer wraps up and pumpkins seem to appear everywhere overnight: When should you take your hummingbird feeder down for winter? The hard thing about this question is that there is not a blanket answer for everyone. There are general patterns in hummingbird migration that we can…
You’ve got your Sweet Feeder (Yay!!!) – but now what? If hummingbirds already frequent your area, they may show up on their own within 24 hours of putting your feeder up. If they aren’t familiar with your area, though, or are already accustomed to visiting other feeders, we want to share a few tricks we’ve…
We strive to source only the best suction cups for our feeders, but making sure you correctly and securely install your window hummingbird feeders is still important! Here are the steps we recommend for the best “stick:” Step 1: Clean your window first. Even if your window is just a bit dusty, it’s still…
Did you hear? We launched the first design in our new aluminum hummingbird feeders line! We’ve been wanting to add silver feeders to our shop for a long time, but struggled to find a durable silvery material. Covering the copper with a colored coating didn’t work well, either. So, we are THRILLED to have just…
“How do I keep bees away from my feeder?” That has to be a contender for our MOST most frequently asked question! An Unfortunately Common Problem Are you having trouble with bees or wasps drinking from your feeder? Unfortunately, it is rare to find a hummingbird feeder of any brand or model that isn’t…
“How do I keep my hummingbird feeder from getting moldy?” First, this is unfortunately a problem with any and all hummingbird feeders, not just Sweet Feeders! Leaving sugar water in a small, enclosed space out in the summer heat is a perfect recipe for mold. However, we have some helpful tips to avoid this problem!…
No one likes sticky sugar water dripping on to their feeder – or worse yet, on their porch or patio! Thankfully, we have some super easy tips on how to keep your feeder from dripping! Fill and Tilt Make sure that you do not OVERFILL the bottles. Fill them up about 3/4 of the…
Did you know you can make your own hummingbird nectar in just a matter of minutes?! We highly recommend this simple DIY. Here are a few reasons why: 1. Homemade nectar may be healthier for hummingbirds than most store-bought nectars. That’s right: many store-bought nectars may actually be harmful to hummingbirds, due to their containing…
1. Refresh your planters Add variety and color to your yard and patio by putting fresh flowers in your planters. A trip to your local nursery can get you all set for the spring and summer. Make sure that the flowers you choose are best for the particular lighting in the area of your yard…