Hummingbird Resources

I have put together a list of interesting Hummingbird Resources below for your enjoyment.

BirdWatchersDigest.com -
Hummingbirds Section

Where they live, what they eat, how they nest, hummingbird migration. Info about nectar feeders, bill shape, foraging efficency, feeding sugar solutions. Plants for Hummingbirds, replace feeders, use misters, and more. Feeder placement, cleaning feeders, when to feed, how important are feeders.

HummingBirds.net

Fabulous list of the 17 North American Hummingbird Species with Pictures. History, choosing a feeder, location of feeder, hummingbird feeder recipe, feeder maintenance. Discusses the right ratio of sugar to water in hummingbird nectar recipes. Discusses why not to use red dye in your humming bird nectar recipe. Answers to Hummingbird Questions including: injured hummingbirds, baby hummingbirds, fun hummingbird facts. Plants to attract hummingbirds, and other resources.

HummingBirdsWorld.com

Large list of flowers for hummingbirds broken down by Southeastern US, Southwest US, West Coast US, Northeastern US, and Midwest US. Use this list to help design your hummingbird garden. A great state by state discussion of when hummingbirds migrate. They discuss generally when hummingbirds arrive and depart from each state in the US. Short fascinating stories of Native American legends about Hummingbirds. Pictures and videos of humming birds in and around nests.

Hummingbirds at Virginia.gov

Fun facts about hummingbirds, discussion of hummingbird feeders, plant a hummingbird garden and more. Good PDF with facts, feeders, feeder care, hummingbird nectar recipe, and a detailed list of favorite hummingbird plants. Discussing habitat requirements, general biology, cover, food, and management from Pennsyvania Wildlife.

Humming Birds at Cornell Lab of Ornithology

How to identity, the life history, hummingbird sounds, range maps for 13 species of humming bird. Answers questions What should you feed hummingbirds and what kind of feeder is best?
Black-Chinned Hummingbird Male
Black-Chinned Hummingbird
photo by Sally King, NPS
Broad-tailed Hummingbird Female
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
photo by Salley King, NPS
Rufous Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
photo by Sally King, NPS
Rufous Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
photo by Sally King, NPS
Black Chinned Hummingbird with Chicks
Black-Chinned Hummingbird Chicks
photo by Salley King, NPS
Broad Tailed Hummingbird with Chicks
Broad-Tailed Hummingbird at Nest
photo by Rocky Mountains NP
Allen's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
photo by Will Elder, NPS
Anna's Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
photo by Will Elder, NPS
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
photo by Sally King, NPS
Calliope Hummingbird
Calliope Hummingbird
photo by Sally King, NPS
Rufous Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
photo by Rocky Mountain NP
Black-Chinned Hummingbird Female in Nest
Black-Chinned Hummingbird
photo by Sally King, NPS