Watching Baltimore Orioles visit our backyard feeder is one of my favorite parts of spring and summer. They usually show up to our area (Western NY) in May and stay through the fall, nesting and raising their babies in our yard.

Once the hummingbirds know you’re a solid stop, they’ll be regular customers! And the good news is, setting up a feeder with homemade nectar is really easy.

Having a stationary spot in the middle of the water is often the key to providing a resting spot and safety from land predators.