Last week when the cool front brought us all a huge sigh of relief, I watched one little guy dip and sip from the cat's whiskers in our back garden. Soon after, I got a peek at a green-throated teeny bird taking nectar from a salvia out front. I was so enthralled, I forgot all those pesky little problems that had been filling my head that day.
Hummingbirds migrate through Houston in spring and fall.
Do not substitute honey or artificial sweeteners. The sugar-water mixture needs to boil to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. Let the solution cool before filling the feeder. You can store any excess in the refrigerator for up to a week. There's no need to add red food coloring.