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 | Perhaps you've just moved into a new home and was surprised to see a small bundle of frantic energy hovering outside your front door; or you've just noticed them for the first time appearing in your front yard. Hummingbirds are wonderful additions to your garden, providing hours of entertainment as they dart back and forth in an amazing show of defying gravity. Why not set up a feeder to encourage these little friends to stay longer?
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Floral Hummingbird Feeder
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Glass Hummingbird Feeder
- Whimsical design
- Colored glass
- 6 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 36 inches
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Double Hummingbird Red Feeder
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Ruby Prism Hummingbird Feeder 24 oz
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Sky Prism Hummingbird Feeder 24 oz
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1 Lid / 1 Bowl
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Blossom Edition Hummingbird Feeder
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Imperial Hummingbird Feeder
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Sandy Beach Hummingbird Feeder
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Harvest Hummingbird Feeder
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Yacht Race Hummingbird Feeder
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Sun Catcher Hummingbird Feeder
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Hummingbird Fairy Dust Feeder
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Crystal Lantern Hummingbird Feeder
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Swirl Hummingbird Feeder
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Hummingbird Feeder
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Window Mount Hummingbird Feeder
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Medium Strawberry Hummingbird Feeder
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Small Strawberry Hummingbird Feeder
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Large Strawberry Hummingbird Feeder
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Strawberry Window Hummingbird Feeder
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Balloon Hummingbird Feeder with Vertical Stripe
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Balloon Hummingbird Feeder
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Apple Feeder 40oz.
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Heart Window Hummingbird Feeder
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HummZinger Excel, Hummingbird Hanging Feeder
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HummZinger Mini, Hummingbird Hanging Feeder
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Humzinger Ultra Hummingbird Feeder
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Hummzinger Fancy Hummingbird Feeder - Red
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Little Fancy Rose Hummingbird Feeder
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Fancy 14 inches Swirl Dome for Bird Feeder
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Little Fancy Fuchsia Hummingbird Feeder
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Jewel Box Window Hummingbird Feeder
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HummZinger High View Hummingbird Feeder
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Hummingbird Feeder (Bulk)
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Hummingbird Feeder (Boxed)
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Hummingbird Feeder Bulk - Hummingbird Image
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Hummingbird Feeder Boxed - Hummingbird Image
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Hummingbird Feeder Kit
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Hummingbird Feeder Bulk - Lady Bug
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Hummingbird Feeder Boxed - Lady Bug
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Hummingbird Feeder
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Hummingbird Feeder (Bulk)
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Hummingbird Feeder (Boxed)
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Snitch Teal Hummingbird Feeder
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Snitch Yellow Hummingbird Feeder
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Crackle Hummingbird Feeder Lime Green
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Crackle Hummingbird Feeder Lavender
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Crackle HBF Bright Yellow
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Jewel Hummingbird Feeder Red
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Yellow Twirl and Swirl Hummingbird Feeder
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Hummingbird Bird Feeder Cleaner - Feeder Wash
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New Large Hummingbird Feeder
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Little Flyer Hummingbird Feeder
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Nectar Guard Tips-Fits DY Hummingbird Feeders
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Window Hummingbird Feeder
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Illuminarie Red Hummingbird Top Feeder
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Garden Gems 6 oz Hummingbird Feeder
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Easy Clean 16 oz Hummingbird Feeder
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16 oz. Saucer Feeder with 5 Flowers
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20 oz. Bottle Hummingbird
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32 oz. Bottle Hummingbird
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Hollyhock Hummingbird Feeder
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Deluxe Hummingbird Feeder
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Royal Hummingbird Feeder
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1 Tier Hummingbird Feeder
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2 Tier Hummingbird Feeder
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3 Tier Hummingbird Feeder
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Hummingbird Feeder
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EZ Fill 16 oz. Hummingbird Feeder
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EZ Fill 32 oz. Hummingbird Feeder
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EZ Fill 16 oz. Glass Hummingbird Feeder
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Hummingbird Feeder Glass 10oz
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Hummingbird Feeder 20 oz.
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Avant Garden Glass Hummingbird Feeder
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Violet Meadow Hummingbird Feeder
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Landmark Hummingbird Bird Feeder
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Hurricane Lantern Hummingbird Feeder
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Shell Casing Hummingbird Feeder
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Bobber Hummingbird Feeder
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Ruby Crystal Spiral Hummingbird Feeder
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Faceted Amethyst Hummingbird Feeder
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Faceted Cobalt Hummingbird Feeder
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Faceted Ruby Hummingbird Feeder
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Amethyst HumBird Lantern
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Amethyst Etched Hummingbird Lantern
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Crystal Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Cobalt Blue Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Crystal Etched Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Floral Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Gold Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Paradise Crystal Hummingbird Feeder
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Paradise Amethyst Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Paradise Gold Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Paradise Ruby Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Paradise Sapphire Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Ruby Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Ruby Etched Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Southwest Ruby Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Sapphire Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Tropicana Hummingbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Songbird Lantern Bird Feeder
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Hummingbird Feeder Top Fill Magnolia
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Hummingbird Feeder Top Fill Primrose
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Wishing Well Hummingbird Feeder
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4 Fountain Hummingbird Feeder 8 oz
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16 oz. Plastic Hummingbird Feeder
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Perky Pets Our Best Hummingbird Feeder 30 oz
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3 Station Plastic Hummingbird Feeder 8 oz
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Plastic Hummingbird Feeder with Nectar 16 oz
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Window Hummingbird Feeder 8 oz
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Grand Master Hummingbird Feeder 48 oz
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Hummingbird Oasis 16 oz
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26 oz Top Fill Stackable Hum.
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Lightpost Top Fill Hummingbird Feeder
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8 oz Decorative Glass Top Hummingbird Feeder
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27 oz Blossom Top Fill Hummingbird Feeder
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16 oz Lily Top Fill Hummingbird Feeder
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Strawberry Hummingbird Feeder 48 oz
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Apple Hummingbird Feeder 48 oz
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Deluxe Rose Petal Hummingbird Feeder 12 oz glass
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Hummingbird Edition Bird Feeder
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Glass & Metal Hummingbird Feeder
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Dr. JB's 16 oz Clean Hummingbird Feeder All Red
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Pack of 5 Purple Replacement Blossoms for Hummingbird Feeder
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Pack of 5 Teal Replacement Blossoms for Hummingbird Feeder
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Original Dr. JB's 16 oz Clean Hummigbird Feeder
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Red Replacement Flowers Hummingbird Feeder
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Yellow Replacement Flowers for Hummingbird Feeder
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Red Bird Hummingbird Feeder
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Window Red Bird Hummingbird Feeder
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Conifer Hummingbird Feeder
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52 oz Hummingbird Feeder
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Fliteline 30 oz. Hummingbird Feeder
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Helmet for Hummingbird Feeder
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Happy Hour Daquiri Hummingbird Feeder
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Hot Fudge Sundae Hummingbird Feeder
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Happy Hour Margarita Hummingbird Feeder
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Happy Hour Martini Hummingbird Feeder
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Classic Hummingbird Feeder
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Ladybug Hummingbird Feeder
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Ruby Flower Hummingbird Feeder
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Sapphire Twist Hummingbird Feeder
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Aladdin Hummingbird Feeder Red
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Shimmer Glass Hummingbird Feeder Red
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Happy Hummingbird Feeder Stake Red
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Teardrop Mosaic HumBird Feeder Red/Orange
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Batik Hummingbird Feeder Red
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Icicle Hummingbird Feeder Stake Assort
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Iridescent Minikin Hummingbird Feeder
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Marrakech Hummingbird Feeder Petals
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Sugar Baby Hummingbird Feeder Pink
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Sugar Baby Hummingbird Feeder Blue
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Saucer Hummingbird Feeder Copper Frit
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Marrakech Hummingbird Feeder Amber Floral
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Replacement Flower For Hummingbird Feeders
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Hummingbird Hattis Feeder Green
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Hummingbird Feeder Red Glass
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Hummingbird Feeder Red Glass
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Sunflower Ports (3 per package)
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42 inch Hummingbird Hook
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Fiery Hummingbird Feeder Red 13 oz
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Jubilee Hummingbird Feeder Red 20 oz
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Pearlescent Balloon Hummingbird Feeder
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Diamond Hummingbird Feeder
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1 Tier Hummingbird Feeder
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2 Tier Hummingbird Feeder
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3 Tier Hummingbird Feeder
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1 Lid / 1 Bowl
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Hour Glass Hummingbird Feeder 10 oz
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10 oz. Hand Painted Glass Hummingbird Feeder
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Window Hummingbird Feeder-Garden Song
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10 oz Elegant Antique Glass Bottle Hummingbird Feeder
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10 oz Elegant Antique Hummingbird Feeder
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16 oz Elegant Antique Glass Bottle Hummingbird Feeder Red
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Avant Garden Glass Hummingbird Feeder
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Cobalt Blue Etched Hummingbird Lantern
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Sapphire Etched Hummingbird Lantern
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Gloss Black Hummingbird Swing
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Flat Brown Hummingbird Swing
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Hummingbird Feeder Top Fill Aster
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Hummingbird Funnel Fill 16 oz Glass
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Hummingbird Funnel Fill Plastic 16 oz
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Hummingbird Funnel Fill Plastic 32 oz
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Lantern Design Hummingbird Feeder
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4 Fountain Hummingbird Feeder with Perch 8 oz
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16 oz. Plastic Hummingbird Feeder
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Harden Glass Bottle 16 oz
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3 Station Plastic Hummingbird Feeder 8 oz
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Hummingbird Basket Planter Feeder
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27 oz Blossom Top Fill Hummingbird Feeder
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16 oz Lily Top Fill Hummingbird Feeder
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Sunflower Hummingbird Feeder
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Apple Hummingbird Feeder 48 oz
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Hibiscus Hummingbird Feeder
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Rose Petal Hummingbird Feeder 19 oz.
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English Garden Antique White Hummingbird Feeder.
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Green Swirl Oval Hummingbird Feeder
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Blue Swirl Oval Hummingbird Feeder
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Green/White Swirl Sphere Hummingbird Feeder
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Multi Color Sphere Hummingbird Feeder
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Clear Cylinder with Blue Hummingbird Feeder
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Yellowith Red Cylinder Hummingbird Feeder
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Premium Copper and Glass Hummingbird Feeder
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Dr. JB's 16 oz Clean Hummingbird Feeder
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Crystal Tower Hummingbird Feeder with EZ View Base 24 oz
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Red Plastic Lantern Hummingbird Feeder with EZ View Base 22 oz
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Hummingbird Feeder Cut Glass Red
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Hummingbird Feeder Ruby Diamond Glass
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Plastic / Pre-Filled Hummingbird Feeder
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Crystal Fantasy Hummingbird
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Hummingbird Feeders
Of course you can go the extra distance and set up a special garden with flowers and vines that appeal to the hummingbird's unique tastes, but many prefer to set up an artificial station that can provide the vital nectar this winged marvel needs to survive. But did you know that the hummingbird doesn't live only on sugar water? It also eats soft-bodied bugs along with spiders and small flies, making them a welcome addition to anyone's garden.
The practice of setting up a feeding station probably started years ago with many different cultures, but Laurence J. Webster of Boston put the first commericially-available feeder on the market in the 1950's. Would you believe a Massachusetts Institute of Technology glassblower produced the original design? It looked like a long fat glass tube with small holes in the sides to provide the sugar water to the hummingbirds and wasn't pretty, but it did work. Of course since then literally hundreds of different designs have raced onto the market for the consumer.
But what should you be looking for when choosing a feeder? Well, let's look over our choices. Your feeder can be made of plastic, glass or ceramic; each presenting their own challenges for cleaning and continued use. Since the introduction of feeders into the hummingbird world is still a relatively new intrustion most hummingbirds have to learn how to use a feeder and will often choose one type over another for no visible reason. Don't be discouraged if your visitors become picky, just try to switch out the feeders until you find one that attracts them on a constant basis.
What you are going to be concerned with is the ease with which you can empty and clean out your feeder. No matter if you use homemade nectar or storebought cleaniness is an ongoing concern due to the amount of sugar in the water. Aside from the hummingbirds you can attract ants, flies and other insects to your feeder, creating a mess if you don't maintain your feeder regularly. Most people prefer the feeders with a small basin format, allowing easy access to deliver a thorough cleaning when needed.
Where should you place your feeder? Ideally you should place it near other flowers that the hummingbirds would frequent, providing them with another source of food. But if you don't have the climate nor the aptitude to have such a garden you may want to put them near a window so you can observe your visitors without disturbing them too much. Be sure to have blinds or some sort of shape on the window so that birds don't attempt to fly into your house under the mistaken impression that the glass isn't there. As well, placing your feeder near a tree or other large plants will also help encourage traffic by offering a resting place and camoflauge so they can feel safer instead of venturing out into the open too often to feed.
Remember to keep your feeder filled with sugar water, either homebrewed or the commercial variety and keep it clean. Ants and other insects will be attracted to the feeder so it's up to you to maintain it in good condition for your visitors to enjoy.
Hummingbirds can be a wonderful addition to your home and garden and a delightful example of the oddities of science. Why not add a hummingbird feeder to your front porch or garden to invite these little wonders into your life?
By Sheryl Nantus
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