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Feed the Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are fun to watch, feed them this summer and be amazed.
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Cool Hummingbird Facts |
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| weight 2.5 - 4 grams | ![]() |
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| length 76 - 95 mm | ||
| they flap their wings about 55 times per second. | ||
| are attracted to the colour red, that's why most feeders have red on them | ||
| humming birds feed approximately every 15 minutes | ||
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normal flight speed is about 25 MPH
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| life span is about 4 years on average. The record is 12. | ||
| each spring they migrate across the Gulf of Mexico, which is about a 1300 km trek. | ||
What you need:
| Adult supervision | ![]() |
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| 1 cup sugar | ||
| 4 cups water | ||
| Hummingbird feeder |
What you do:
| 1. | Boil the water and sugar for 1-2 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool. |
| 2. | Fill the hummingbird feeder and hang near a window. |
| 3. | Extra mixture can be stored in the refrigerator |
| 4. | Change the food in your feeder every 3-4 days or when it becomes cloudy. |
| 5. | Put out your feeder in early May and leave your feeder up for three weeks after seeing your last hummingbird. |
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