When To Put Up A Feeder Feeders should be put up in time for their arrival. May. Amazing Myths and Facts Hummingbirds migrate on the backs of geese. Hummingbirds and Canada Geese migrate at different times, live in different habitats, and migrate to different areas. Hummingbirds suck nectar. They place their open bill into the feeder and lick up the nectar at a high rate of speed.
Hummingbirds eat from only red flowers.
Yes, hummingbirds are attracted to red, but you need only to observe them for a short period to realize that they will eat from any color of nectar-producing flowers. Most of the above information can be found in The Hummingbird Book by Donald and Lillian Stokes. Published by Little, Brown and Company.