To make artificial nectar for the hummingbirds to enjoy, use four parts water to one part table sugar.

Never use artificial sweeteners, honey or fruit juices. Place something red on the feeder. Clean your feeder with hot soapy water at least twice a week to keep it free of mold.

Food coloring is not needed. Most hummingbird feeders have a red color somewhere on the feeder to help attract the hummingbirds and, if it doesn’t, add a little red yourself.

Hummingbirds are fascinating and dart around here and there. It is unreal how fast they actually are.

Put forth a little effort to attract these little guys and you will be well rewarded.<br clear=left>