And I’m always rearranging furniture or moving lamps from room to room. You can usually find me with some sort of craft in one hand and a coffee in the other. Hello! I’m Karen, the creator of the Home Decor and DIY Blog: Decor Hint. I’m a Native of the East Coast, but I currently live in beautiful Seattle with my hubby, our two wonderful children, and our spunky wheaten terrier. Thanks so much for reading and being here today. We haven’t had a visitor yet that I could photograph, but I know those hummingbirds are on the way. Now just hang it up somewhere outside and wait for those hummingbirds! Tie your knots tight and make sure the lid is secure. I used some jute twine to create a little loop for hanging. Now, just replace the lid with holes in it. Cool the mixture and then fill your spice jars to the top. It’s ¼ cup of refined white sugar and 1 cup of boiling water. I followed the recipe from the Audubon website. Too much sugar can be harmful to hummingbirds and too little sugar doesn’t provide enough calories for them. It’s just sugar water – but you need to know the correct ratio. The recipe for making Hummingbird nectar couldn’t be easier. Hummingbirds will use their long beaks to drink the nectar from each hole. All you need to do is rip off the snap-top section, we don’t need it. McCormick spice jars have a lid with holes in it, covered by a snap-top. I also removed the stickers from the jars with a little goo gone. You don’t want any lingering spice odors or tastes that will turn off potential hummingbirds. Thoroughly wash your spice jars and lids with hot, soapy water. Sugar and Water – (to make the hummingbird food, recipe below!)įollow these steps to make your own hummingbird feeder.You can read more about affiliate links here. I earn a small percentage from a purchase using these links. (I’ve included affiliate links for your convenience. These little spice jars are the perfect size for those dainty hummingbirds. I emptied out the contents and washed them out thoroughly. So I improvised a bit and used these 1oz McCormick spice jars. The only issue was, I didn’t have jelly jars. This turned out to be a very kid-friendly project and they even learned a little bit about hummingbirds. I’m not sure why I never considered making my own instead. I came across these DIY hummingbird feeders with jelly jars and was instantly inspired! I’ve had a hummingbird feeder on my Amazon wishlist for quite some time. And so, I’ve been focused on creating little projects that my kids and I can do while stuck at home. Almost everything is shut down, even playgrounds are closed at the moment. My children are now home with me every day, for the foreseeable future. Like many of you, I am grappling with the uncertainty of this challenging time. If you see many hummingbirds, add a second feeder to accommodate everyone!Īhead, discover 26 beautiful plants that hummingbirds love, and so will you.Happy Spring Everyone! What a difference a few weeks can make. They enjoy surveying their territory, and sometimes they guard their favorite flowers or feeders. Hummingbirds also like water, so set up a misting fountain (they can't use birdbaths), and leave dead sticks on trees or shrubs nearby so they have a place to perch. Also, plant flowers in large swaths or clusters to better attract their attention. Having a hummingbird feeder in your yard, as well as planting various types of flowers with different bloom times, will entice these beautiful creatures to visit frequently. Their favorite flowers are those that have a tubular shape. Their long beaks and grooved tongues are designed to sip nectar from many different kinds of flowers, though they gravitate toward reds, oranges, and pinks. They must eat every 10 to 15 minutes due to their super-fast metabolisms, so planting flowers they love will bring them regularly to your garden. If you love birdwatching and want to share your garden with hummingbirds, then you've come to the right place! Invite hummingbirds to dine by planting their favorite flowers! You'll be able to enjoy their incredibly complex flights as they zip by, sometimes so close that you'll be able to hear the whir of their wings and rapid trilling chirps.
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