Beautiful little creatures.
BTW you don't need to put red food color in the nectar. And just in case you're new at hummer feeding, here something I wrote and posted years ago during my years as a licensed wild bird rehabilitator when I raised and released many hummers:
"Depending on which part of the U.S. you live in hummingbirds should be in your area sometime between March and May so here is hummingbird feeding 101:
1. The formula is one part sugar ( not honey) to four parts hot water. You don't need to add food color.
2. The formula must be replaced every 3-4 days if the temperature is above 80 degrees. That's because at higher temps the formula can ferment.
3. Before refilling the feeder wash it with hot water and soap and rinse it well. The feeder can be soaked in a 10% bleach solution if molds grows on it. Be sure to rinse well.
4. The feeders can stay up until all hummers have left the area in the fall. It's not true that leaving the feeders up will stop them from migrating.
5. Please share this.
By the way if anyone is trying to attract hummers and hasn't seen any in the neighborhood, attach a big red plastic flower above the feeder or a large red plastic ribbon (plastic so it won't deteriorate in the rain). These often make it easier for hummers passing through to find the feeder."
,) I was glad the husband was up first, he looked at me, barefoot (I know, I know) and said, "Watch out for the packrat!"
