Hummingbirds have Migrated back to Massachusetts ~ 4/25/11

Link to my video on how to make your own Hummingbird Sugar Water ~ Nectar.
http://youtu.be/Due2sxcBus8

The Hummingbirds have migrated back to Massachusetts. I put my feeders out today. (4/25/2011)

I make my own Hummingbird sugar water.(Nectar) It's a very simple recipe. Also I put out oranges and grape jelly for the Orioles, Catbirds and Red-Bellied Woodpeckers.

Homemade Hummingbird Nectar ~ Sugar Water!

Enough for 2 Hummingbird feeders:

2 cups water
Bring to a boil~ Take about 3 minutes in the microwave
After the water comes to a boil
add:
½ c Sugar
Use a wire whisk and stir until dissolved
I make mine in the morning
Let it cool off
Then fill the "Clean Feeders"
To Clean the Feeders:
I use Distilled White Vinegar
Fill the Feeders with some Vinegar and Hot Water
Use a bottle brush to clean the feeder
Rinse well
Clean feeders twice a week even if they are not empty.
Cut the recipe in half if they are not drinking it all.
Do not add red food coloring to the water.

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[SlightlyBearded]

I live in a very special place in northern MA almost in NH, but we have had Orioles for 3 days now and I just saw our first hummingbird today!

[NaturesFairy]

@SlightlyBearded Oh thats wonderful you have the Orioles. Yesterday the Gray cat birds came.. Im so looking forward to seeing the Orioles. Thanks for watching my video! Enjoy your weekend!

[SlightlyBearded]

@NaturesFairy I've seen the Catbird's as well as a pair of Yellow Warblers. I'm loving the weather here, if only my weekend started tomorrow like most people's :(  I'll still be enjoying the birds as I work, but I hope you get some good QT with your hummingbirds!

[NaturesFairy]

@SlightlyBearded Cool to meet someone from Mass on YT! :) This is such an exciting time of year with all the birds migrating back. Im trying to decided where to go walking tomorrow. It sure has been lovely weather! Hopefully you can get out for awhile and enjoy the birds this weekend.

[cielitolindo2008]

That humming bird feeder looks awesome! You're so lucky to have them visiting you. Happy spring to you too :)

[NaturesFairy]

@cielitolindo2008 I was so happy to see them early this year! They sure make me smile!! Hugs!

[NaturesFairy]

@stefkastefkastefka The Hummingbird are so fast at the feeders! I sat outside today for a long time trying to capture them.. no luck!! They bring me so much joy! Thank you for watching!! :)

[stefkastefkastefka]

I love that you´ve got so many different feeders there. Hope you gonna be able to record some video of feeding hummingbirds. Wish you good luck..

[NaturesFairy]

@HedgeLiving The Towhees arrived here last week.. arent they just so cute? :) I cant wait to see the Orioles! I love them! Today the Hummingbirds have been very busy at my feeders. I sat outside with a cup of coffee and an apple turnover. :) Thanks so much for watching. Hopefully they will arrive soon in your yard!! Hugs!

[NaturesFairy]

@MoviesMusicNature Thank you for watching,, I was just so thrilled to see the Hummers! This morning my feeders are very busy! I cant help but smile when I see the Hummingbirds! I hope your weather warms up soon!