hummingbirds

ANTIGO (WQOW) - Bird experts are raising the alarm that a common practice done to attract some birds is actually killing hummingbirds.

Raptor Education Group, Inc. said just this week they had three adult ruby-throated hummingbirds brought in covered in grape jelly. One had already died. The others are alive, but struggling.

The central Wisconsin nonprofit shared photos to raise awareness that grape jelly is a sticky danger for the delicate birds. They said it has become common practice for people to put out jelly for orioles. However, when it is this warm, the jelly melts and sticks in other bird's feathers and feet.

If you want to feed birds at home, the group recommends buying bird-safer jelly from a specialty store like Wild Birds Unlimited.

This website is a good resource if you think a hummingbird needs your help.

So relaxing and pleasant to watch!

All I need are 4 oz hummingbird feeders. I change the nectar often, and typically have one dominate reside male that constantly chases off other hummingbirds, so I don't have swarms of birds visiting me.

It has a perch which is nice for both the bird and me to view the bird. It is the best design for cleaning - I no longer have to use mascara wands, bottle brushes, or soak my feeders in vinegar or a bleach solution. It's plastic so if I drop it - it doesn't shatter. It is more pricey than some other feeders, but IMO the best choice. I feel like many people only need a 4 oz feeder. but ASPECTS offer bigger feeders with a similar design.

I did color in the flowers with a sharpie because the birds were struggling to find the holes. - That's the only issue I had with these feeders. Still the best feeder and only feeder that I will use for my hummies.

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What hummingbird feeder do you use? Do you think your feeders design is the best?

TL;DW : 1/4 cup white sugar for every 1 cup water. Don't use powdered sugar, brown sugar, honey, or red dye. Don't buy premade nectar.

This lady made the best videos relating to hummingbirds.