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Window Hummingbird Feeders and Ladies MakeUp??
Now what in the world could ladies makeup have to do with window hummingbird feeders you might ask? Using red lipstick? Extra blush perhaps? None of the above. The secret is in the mascara! Yes, the tiny spiral brush from your (your wife’s) mascara is the absolute perfect size for cleaning tiny feeding ports on hummingbird feeders.
It’s easy to miss this part of the feeder when rinsing and refilling with nectar. But it’s really important to keep these openings clean as bacteria builds up from microorganisms on hummingbirds’ bills. Keeping feeding ports clean helps to ensure your hummingbirds’ health.
Of course, be sure to wash the brush well before using it for this purpose, removing all evidence of makeup. Running it through the dishwasher may be a good idea too.
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A Hummingbird Feeder… Not Another Tie!
Not Another Tie? This Father’s Day, why not give a relaxing gift he’ll use and love? One that gives back to nature and provides enjoyment too. Of all wild bird feeders, a hummingbird feeder is the least expensive to keep filled, and one of the most entertaining to watch. You can make your own nectar using 1 cup of white table sugar to 4 cups of water…that simple!
These days, hummingbird feeders resemble little works of art in vibrant hues of hand blown glass and ceramics. There are some very high quality feeders that will last for years of use and enjoyment, without the high price tag.If dad enjoys backyard birding, a hummingbird feeder makes the perfect gift!
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Add a Dripper to a Mosaic Bird Bath
Moving water will entice and attract more wild birds to your yard!
These days, several reasonably priced items that create moving water are available for you to add to a birdbath. We have an old mosaic bird bath that has a copper dripper in it, and birds flock to it! Hummingbirds can be seen bathing under the “drips” when larger birds aren’t around.
Other easy ways of adding moving include water wigglers and leaf misters. Butterflies and warblers enjoy the fine mist, and are seen daily at our two misters.
The misters are versatile and can be used in a birdbath, staked in the ground, or hung from the deck or front porch, like we use ours. Add moving water to your habitat and watch the tremendous increase in wild bird species and their numbers. Another advantage of having moving water in your bird bath is that mosquitoes can not lay their eggs…just can’t happen in moving water.
So now you’ve seen some moving water in our own yard, maybe that’s why bird food must be rationed…they eat us out of house and home! Hope you’ve gotten some aquatic ideas for your feathered friends too, they’ll surely appreciate it!
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