Woodpeckers are fun to watch with their swooping, undulating flight and feeder acrobatics. They often drum on surfaces like aluminum and metal to amplify sound, which can quickly ruin the fun of ...

Making hummingbird nectar at home is a fun, rewarding way to turn your backyard into a buzzing paradise for some of nature’s ...

The sight of birds can brighten up any gardener's day, but the key to attracting these feathered friends lies in putting your ...

One of the best ways to attract more hummingbirds to your yard is by hanging feeders filled with homemade nectar. The only downside is that the sugary syrup hummingbirds love also attracts bees ...

Calliope hummingbirds. Allen’s hummingbirds. Anna’s hummingbirds. Homemade nectar hummingbird feeders, made with one part white sugar and four parts water, can be placed outside before or ...

A ruby-throated hummingbird in Millsboro, Delaware. If you want to make your own hummingbird nectar for backyard feeders, use a 4-to-1 ratio of water to sugar, according to the Smithsonian's ...

And the height at which you place the feeder is not just about what birds like, it's also about keeping them safe. Feeders ...

Fortunately, you can try a few methods to deter them, including hanging the feeder higher, adding obstacles, and sprinkling repellent scents. Not only are these nightly visitors to the nectar vessel a ...

But lately you’ve noticed that bees and wasps are visiting your hummingbird feeders, too. While nectar-loving insects are beneficial and welcome in the garden, you may not necessarily want them at ...

This feeder’s vibrant red lid and base are perfect for attracting hummingbirds to your outdoor space. If your yard is a popular stop for these nectar-loving birds, you’ll appreciate the large 15-ounce ...