{"id":12886,"date":"2026-08-13T17:17:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T21:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/?p=12886"},"modified":"2026-08-13T17:24:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T21:24:01","slug":"hummingbird-feeding-frenzy-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/hummingbird-feeding-frenzy-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Hummingbird Feeding Frenzy!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Hummingbird feeding frenzy is on!  Feeder activity is peaking now because Hummingbirds are bulking up before migration!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that nesting responsibilities are over, females and juveniles are out in abundance. Experience the joy of seeing an awkward juvenile discover your feeder for the very first time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to be a good Hummingbird Host<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clean feeders and refresh nectar every few days<\/strong>, or\u00a0<em>sooner<\/em>\u00a0if not crystal clear. In the heat of summer, this should be done every other day generally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use only\u00a0<em>clear<\/em>\u00a0nectar!<\/strong>\u00a0Nectar in nature is clear, and you want to mimic their natural food sources.\u00a0<strong>Never use red food dye!<\/strong>\u00a0This is not appropriate for Hummingbirds. We have super-convenient,\u00a0finely ground sucrose that&#8217;s quick and easy to\u00a0mix in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/hummingbird-food-accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Super Shaker<\/a>. No boiling necessary! You can also make your own nectar.\u00a0It&#8217;s easy! See our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/hummingbirds\/#hummingbird-nectar-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hummingbird page<\/a>\u00a0for the recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not use soaps when cleaning<\/strong>\u00a0your hummingbird feeders or nectar bottles! Cleaning with hot water is usually enough if you are being diligent, not letting mold develop. If needed, white vinegar is a safe cleaner and mixed with salt can be good as an abrasive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hummingbird Wars?! Add another feeder<\/strong>\u00a0to reduce fighting. Hummingbirds are very territorial.\u00a0\u00a0We recommend the Aspects Hummzinger series. See more of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/portfolio-items\/hummingbird-feeders-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">favorite Hummingbird Feeders here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For late migrants, keep your feeders up a\u00a0<strong>full two weeks after your last sighting<\/strong>. (We&#8217;ve had sightings as late as Halloween!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a photo of your Hummingbird feeding frenzy and share it on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Backyard-Naturalist\/214435951041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook page!<\/a><br><br>Our hearts are full of gratitude for your steadfast support. Thank you for all the kind words and encouragement. 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