Among the dazzling display of colors in Kentucky darts the most mesmerizing of all birds.
Hummingbirds are one of the most popular birds in Kentucky and have captivated people’s interest and attention for a long time. They are an annual jolt of inspiration, hope, and joy for many. But because hummingbirds are incredibly fast and small, these birds can be hard to distinguish from each other. According to Wildlife expert, Scott Shupe, the hummingbird that visits our feeders in Kentucky has quite a story to tell.
click to download audioThe most common way to get hummers to visit your backyard is to hang a quality hummingbird feeder filled with homemade nectar or sugar water. Most of these birds DO return to the same feeders or gardens to breed year after year. Hummingbirds use up a huge amount of energy and feed roughly every 15 minutes throughout the day. Hummingbird feeders are not bad for hummingbirds when properly maintained.
click to download audioHummingbirds recognize and remember people and have been known to fly about their heads to alert them to empty feeders or sugar water that has gone bad. Many folks may have noticed the number of hummers at the feeders are increasing. There is a reason you are seeing greater numbers of hummingbirds during the late summer.
click to download audioAs we approach fall, our hummingbirds will soon begin their annual migration to warmer climates and will pretty much disappear from the Kentucky landscape.
click to download audioWith their aerial acrobatics, unique personalities, and iridescent feathers, it’s no wonder that so many people want to attract hummingbirds to their homes with feeders. In the meantime, we will wait patiently for their return next spring.
