These little guys could use an extra boost after migrating.
As you welcome the return of the latter, you might placebird feedersaround your yard.
Hummingbirds, in particular, require a special kind of feeder.
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But when exactly should you put out feeders toattract hummingbirdsin the spring?
It varies based on where in North America you live, according to experts.
Below, they share when exactly you should aim to have yours up.
However, this can vary based on changing climates and weather patterns.
In general, hummingbird migration follows the blooming of flowers in springtime.
Ahead, find a few other tips for feeding hummingbirds.
If you plan to put out multiple feeders, DeBaun warns of placing them too close together.
That distance should keep your neighborhood hummingbirds from fighting each other.
Avoid using harsh chemicals that could leave residue on the feeder.
Keeping it simple is best, according to Perlut.
Store bought nectar is fine, too, explains Gimpel.
Just avoid the ones withred dye.
Its potentially harmful to the birdsand unnecessary.
