If your hummingbird-friendly flower garden isn’t working, your daily birdwatching may be akin to staring out a window like in a sad music video. If your feeders aren’t being used, you may need to employ some clever tricks to bring hummingbirds in. While there are many different ways to attract hummingbirds to your garden, some may work better than others.
A Simple Ribbon Trick
If you’re want to try something easy that doesn’t require you to plant flowers or invest in a new feeder, try this simple hack. It may just bring more feathered friends to your feeder. Secure a red ribbon (or several) to your feeder. Basically, this could help catch hummingbirds’ attention and convince them to stop by your yard. Once there, they can enjoy the nectar and any other flowers you have to offer to feed their appetite. Perhaps they just didn’t notice your feeder while flying around. Unquestionably, this hack can help get their attention, so they keep coming back.
Red Lovers
It’s become fairly common knowledge among avid bird lovers that red is one of the colors that draws hummingbirds in. This is due to the cones in their eyes, which allow them to see red and yellow well. They undeniably seek these colors while finding food. Many flowers in these colors produce the nectar these birds need. Nectar is a source that fuels their high-energy burn. While many other flower species can also produce this nectar, their sight brings them to the red florals first. This is why using red ribbons to your feeders and even around your yard can help.
So, Tie Red Ribbons to Attract Hummingbirds
You can tie a few pieces of red ribbon along the pole where your feeder is attached, or to other areas like the hanging chain. Avoid placing ribbons where they could cover the holes where the birds sip. Pesky winds can blow these pieces of fabric onto them and deter feeding. Keep in mind when trying this that it doesn’t take away from the aesthetic of your garden.
In fact, you can use red ribbon that is attached via a bow or in a small knot, so it can blow in the wind. Doing this can actually create an aesthetic effect that not only pulls in hummingbirds but also elevates your space. You may want to try different tactics, such as tying on nearby trees to see if that draws them in. You can also attach red ribbons to the surrounding area, especially if there are flowers that the hummingbirds can feed from.
Once they are acquainted with your yard, they will likely come back on their own. However, the red does help to initially alert them to your space. If you have more than one hummingbird feeder in your yard, make sure to keep a good distance between each. Also, keep the ribbons close to each feeder rather than placing everything in a general area. These birds can be territorial and don’t always share their food well.
Source: housedigest.com©
(Article edited for space)
Photo credit: © Katie Dragon/Shutterstock
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