Many find bird watching to be a relaxing activity. For those who live within the flight path of migratory birds like the hummingbirds, who also love to provide a temporary resting place for these interesting creatures will need to create a bird sanctuary with the best hummingbird feeder. Having one will naturally attract these birds to where these feeders are, which will make it easier for you to get a better bird watching experience any time these fascinating creatures are on their way to their usual migration spots.
Hummingbirds Preparing for Migration
These little explorers migrate either to claim a usual breeding ground or to retreat with the season. So, they make their regular journey either to the north or to the south to fulfill either of these purposes.
What is more interesting is that when they do find the perfect spot, they would normally go to the same location each time they would need a safer and more comfortable place.
The journey usually takes them hundreds, even thousands of miles away, from their natural habitat. Even though they are said to be the smallest birds in the world, they can cover as much as 30 miles an hour and fly non-stop as far as 500 miles from their original location. To cover such a distance, they would need to fly for about 18-22 hours. Just imagine how much a single hummer would need to give that bird the energy that it needs to fly as far as it needs.
To do that seemingly impossible feat, these tiny creatures will double their weight in preparation for their flight. And as noted, they consume about 50% of their body weight in nectar each day. When they are about to migrate, need to fill in twice as much of that since they do not know where they will find their next meal will be.
Choosing the Best Hummingbird Feeder
If you plan to have those hummers drop by your backyard, you need an appropriate feeder where these birds may opt to consider as their future pit stop. The right feeder will not only attract the hummingbirds, but will also be a good accent to your backyard.
As there are many variations of feeders available in the market (either online or in local markets), it won’t take long before you can find an appropriate feeder. Hung the feeders in the appropriate locations where they can be easily accessed by the hummers. Add more feeders whenever necessary.
When setting the hummingbird feeder, it is best to have them next to flowers or perching areas which the hummers are already visiting, but make sure that you can also see them even far afar. It is also a good thing to have a durable feeder that won’t break if ever it gets blown away or fall from where it is placed. (more…)