• Water is necessary for hummingbirds just like any other living creature.
  Some believe that nectar is a source for water but this is not the case, they need a separate source of pure water.
  Hummingbirds can drink & bath in flight.
  Watch your backyard come alive with hummingbirds as they fly through the mist of a garden hose mister.
• Hummingbirds are territorial & are not likely to share "their" feeders. So, hang more feeders far enough apart to present more territories & to attract more birds.
• Plant trees or tall shrubs as perches. Or you can purchase a Hummingbird Perch or "Swing" Hummingbirds do not walk or hop but do perch about 80% of their life. After feeding, a perch supplies a comfortable spot to digest their food. 

• Water: All birds need water for cleaning & bathing. And orioles are especially attracted to shallow bird baths & moving water. Choose a birdbath with a wide but shallow basin & add a bubbler or dripper for splashes to attract the most birds. A bird bath with orange decorations or a terra cotta design can also catch orioles’ attention.
• Keep oriole feeders separated from human activity & other feeding areas. These are shy birds that may not venture too close to busy areas until they are used to the setting. Separating the feeders will help the birds feel more secure & will allow more birds to feed in peace.
• Put oriole feeders out in late March or early April to attract the first spring migrants, & keep feeders out late into the fall for birds moving down from the north. This will maximize the number of orioles that visit your yard. As they remember the reliable food sources, they will return each year.

Woodard Mercantile Inc.

4160 N. Maize Rd.

Maize, KS 67101

(316) 722-0216