If insect populations get out of hand, spray them with insecticidal soap, which is not toxic to birds. Almost every bird will feed on suet, a natural animal fat, which is a good source of calories during the cold of winter. Suet feeders can be purchased already constructed or you can make your own. Having a clean source of water is also important for birds as well a for other animals. Hummingbirds From April through October, hummingbirds zip through gardens in most of the US and Canada feeding on nectar from our flowers.
Hummingbirds are very inquisitive creatures.
The best way to enjoy them is to provide feeding areas for them that are close to your home, such as a hanging basket of fuchsias on the porch or a flowerbed under your kitchen window. Hummingbirds are particularly attracted to red or orange colored flowers, especially those that produce large quantities of nectar such as coral honeysuckle. Most trumpet-shaped flowers are good nectar producers. If you are lucky, the hummingbirds may even nest in your trees. The female builds a nest about the size of a quarter which is made of lichen, spider webs, and fine plant fibers.