Month: June 2009

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Dear Mom

My Birthday 2009

Hello Everyone:

This is Hummingbird here. Today is a very special day for me; it is my 44Th birthday. This day has been extra special and meaningful because the past few months have been rather challenging for me health-wise. Things seem to be gradually improving with regard to my heath. I’m truly thankful for that!

I wish to offer a heartfelt thank you to all of those who have helped make this day so very special for me. You know who you are and how you helped make this day so very special, but I hope that you know how much I love and appreciate each of you so very much.

I loved spending time with my friends and family on this day. Thanks for all your love as well as all the wonderful gifts that were given to me. For any of you have followed this blog for any length of time now, you may know that my favorite desert is chocolate cream pie and that this was something that my mom would usually make for my birthday while she was still alive.My mom passed away several years ago so that is something I had missed having in recent years. Well, I’m happy to report that this year I received not one but two chocolate cream pies, two slices of cheese cake and even some cookies for desert. A dessert lover’s dream come true! Not to worry though, as I will be sharing the various desserts with my friends, as it would be impossible not to mention bad for my waistline to eat all those desserts myself!

I hope that you won’t mind that this post isn’t about hummingbirds. I wanted to share with you a little bit about how I spent my birthday. While I always feel extremely blessed to have such wonderful friends and family, a day like today truly makes me appreciate them that much more. Thanks everyone for all you do for me and for being such a huge blessing in my life. My life would not be the same without each of you in it!

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Hummingbird Videos

What is the Hummingbird’s Normal Habitat?

Have you ever wondered what is a hummingbird’s normal habitat?  It is anywhere that has red tubular flowers and insects but there is much more to it then that.  Watch this very informative video to discover much more including how to create your own hummingbird habitat in your yard.

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Hummingbird Feeders

Comparing Hummingbrid Feeder Types

There are two basic types of hummingbird feeders: the inverted or bottle feeder and the saucer feeder.  The choice of which type of hummingbird feeder you should select is entirely up to you, as they will both successfully attract hummingbirds.  Each type of hummingbird feeder has its own set of strengths and weaknesses, so it is my hope that by knowing what they are you can make a much more informed decision about which type of hummingbird feeder best meets your personal needs.

Inverted or bottle feeders:

  • It is easier to check the nectar level of this type feeder.
  • This type of hummingbird feeder usually has a larger capacity which means less frequently having to fill it.
  • This type of feeder is more likely to leak and therefore far more likely to attract insects.
  • This type of feeder may be more difficult to clean and fill.

Saucer feeders:

  • This type of feeder is easier to assemble, fill and clean.  This means you will more likely maintain it.
  • If you wish, this type of feeder can be mounted to a pole or railing.  This can make it easier to view the birds that will be visiting it.
  • This style of feeder has a smaller capacity and must therefore be filled more frequently.
  • This feeder is harder to be spotted by the hummingbirds in your area.

Having a hummingbird feeder up is one of the simplest ways to attract hummingbirds to your yard.  Now that you have the information listed above, go out and select the type of feeder that best meets your needs.  You will be glad you did so and so will the hummingbirds.  Happy hummingbird watching everyone!

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Hummingbirds

Information on the Bee Hummingbird

  • The adult male Bee Hummingbird weighs only 1.95 grams.  Are you wondering just how small that is in reality?  Well, it is less then the weight of two paper clips!  Talk about not weighing very much at all.
  • The nest of the Bee Hummingbird only measures 3 cm across.  This is smaller then the nest of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird which in comparison is twice in diameter that of the Bee Hummingbird.
  • The Bee Hummingbird is the smallest of all the hummingbird species and it is also among the smallest of all the worm-blooded vertebrates.
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Hummingbird Feeders

Solving the Problem of Black Mold

Black mold is a problem that can develop in your hummingbird feeder when it is not cleaned often enough.  This can be a very serious matter because it can harm or even kill the hummingbirds.  So, I can’t stress this enough your hummingbird feeders must be clean, clean, clean!  I would suggest cleaning it every single time you refill the feeder.

The best way to solve the problem of black mold is to clean your feeder using a diluted solution of bleach and water.  You will want to use 1 part bleach to 10 parts water to soak the feeder in either for several hours or even overnight.  This will kill the mold.  Then be sure to rinse the feeder extremely well before refilling it with fresh nectar solution.

Just remember that the hummingbirds are depending on you for a safe and dependable food source.  As a result, it is important to take the responsibility of caring for and maintaining our feeders very seriously, so please watch out for and try to prevent black mold from occurring in the first place.  If it does occur, this post will help you successfully solve the problem of black mold.