Hi all,
I have so much work to do here, but it is so hot and dry I don't seem to be motivated to do anything but watch the hummers. I have a lot of nectar plants growing here, but they are drawn to my new-this-year feeder.
Is sugar water good for them? Wouldn't flower nectar have more vitamins and minerals that would be healthier for them? Somehow this seems so unnatural.
Suzy
Hummers: Anybody worried about empty calories?
They feed mainly on flowers. The white sugar and water mix is fine for them. They also get a lot of protein from eating bugs.
This is kind of an interesting article from Hilton Pond on hummingbird nutrition...maybe too much information! http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek040808.html
It's hot and dry here too. Have had much fun watching the hummers and I go out and play with the water hose with them to keep me (and them) cool!
T - Sounds like fun playing in the sprinklers with the hummers! Too cute! One of these days I will be sharing my hummer stories and photos! :-) :-) :-)