Known as North America’s sole breeding hummingbird, the ruby-throated hummingbird can be easily spotted by their flash of green and red colors as it flies by.  Ruby-throated hummingbirds can be best identified by their bright color pattern, including an emerald green color found on their back and crown as well as gray-white under parts.  With the ability to fly straight and fast while stopping instantaneously, ruby-throated hummingbirds can change their flying position with exquisite control and accuracy.

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One of the easiest ways to begin attracting hummingbirds to your yard is by putting up a hummingbird feeder.  With the wide variety of feeders, it’s important to understand which feeder will be best for your yard.  Here is an overview of the types of feeders Perky-Pet® offers:

Bottom Fill Hummingbird Feeders –Traditionally, hummingbird feeders were filled from a small opening at the bottom of the nectar container on the feeder.  Perky-Pet® offers not only this traditional style feeder, but also funnel bottom feeders that allow for easier filling, reverse funnel feeders, and window bottom feeders, all designed to attract hummingbirds to your yard.

 

 

 

Decorative Hummingbird Feeders – If you are looking for a hummingbird feeder that represents your style and will not only attract hummingbirds, but also be a conversation centerpiece in your backyard, then a decorative hummingbird feeder is the perfect choice for you!  With a variety of decorative feeders including, hand painted feeders, colored glass feeders, as well as elegant accent feeders, you can be sure to find the perfect feeder that fits your style!

 

In addition to adding a feeder to your backyard, a second way to attract hummingbirds to your backyard is as simple as planting flowers.  Hummingbirds are attracted to flowers such as Bee Balm, Delphinium, and even Coralbells.  Finally, a third way to attract hummingbirds is by adding trees and shrubs as a place for them to nest.  These trees and shrubs will offer hummingbirds shelter that is not only safe for them, but also close to a source of nectar from your feeder!  Check out our landscaping tips page to learn more about what types of flowers humming birds are attracted to and what trees and shrubbery will be best in your yard!

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Congratulations Susan! You won this week's Wild Wednesday Giveaway! Please check your email to coordinate delivery! Be sure to stock your yard with feeders that attract all sorts of birds! This week you can save big on the Sip & Seed with the Wild Wednesday Giveaway coupon code! Save 20% on the Perky-Pet® Copper Sip & Seed Bird Feeder using code WBBWB389 at checkout! This offer is eligible until March 4, 2012! 

Get more bang for your luck in this Wild Wednesday Giveaway with the Perky-Pet® Copper Sip & Seed Bird Feeder with Seed Scoop! The Perky-Pet® Copper Sip & Seed Bird Feeder is made of glass and has an antiqued copper finish. The unique double silo design is sure to complement any backyard décor.  It is exclusive to Perky-Pet®; none of our competitors have anything like this product! The silos of the Perky-Pet® Copper Sip & Seed Bird Feeder feature a patent-pending collar that twists to feature a seed opening or a water opening. This innovation allows the consumer to serve seed and water, or when winter approaches and water will freeze, to fill both silos with seed.

Save 20% on the Perky-Pet® Copper Sip & Seed Bird Feeder using code WBBWB389 at checkout! This offer is eligible until March 4, 2012! 

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