Q: I put up a feeder two weeks ago and still haven't seen anything. What should I do?

A: First, confirm that hummingbirds are currently present in your region using eBird. Then: change the nectar if it's more than 4 days old, try moving the feeder to a different location near red flowers, and add a red ribbon to increase visibility. Give the new location another week.

Q: My neighbor has hummingbirds but mine won't come. Why?

A: Your neighbor's feeder has probably been in the same spot long enough to become part of the local hummingbird circuit. Yours is new. Try placing yours near your neighbor's (ask permission) to let hummingbirds discover both during the same visit, then gradually move yours to your preferred location.

Q: Does the color of my feeder matter?

A: Red feeders are slightly more attractive initially, but hummingbirds will use any feeder once they've found it. The red components of the feeder (ports, base, or decorations) do most of the work. The nectar itself does not need to be red.

Q: Should I put out multiple feeders to increase my chances?

A: Yes — multiple feeders in different spots increase the odds that a passing hummingbird will spot at least one of them.

Q: Is there anything I can do inside the house to attract hummingbirds?

A: Put red objects near windows where the feeder is visible from outside. Hummingbirds investigate red objects through glass. Tapping on the window when you see one nearby can also alert it to the feeder's location (just don't do it so often you stress the bird). —

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