They are like Peter Pan's sidekick, Tinkerbell. Maybe Disney's animators had a hummingbird in mind when they created their Tinkerbell. The nice thing about hummingbirds is that they're always willing to stop by for a quick snack. Maintain one of these feeding stations near your back patio and you can enjoy their aerial antics up close. If you don't always remember to keep the feeder filled, offer a more natural menu by packing your garden with plants and flowers the birds enjoy.
Red flowers are on the top of the hummingbird smorgasbord.
In fact, many birders believe that the common Ruby-throated Hummingbird seeks out flowers that match the color of the male's scarlet throat feathers. Salvias are particular favorites, especially 'Lady in Red', 'Bonfire Improved', and 'Fuego'. Perennial vines that hummingbirds flock to include the common red trumpet vine, 'Madame Galen' trumpet vine, and 'Dropmore Scarlet' honeysuckle. Hummingbirds also feed on 'Empress of India' nasturtiums, 'Rose Queen' cleome, and red geraniums such as 'Lollipop', 'Sincerely Yours', and 'Melody Red'. When any of these plants are in bloom, hummingbirds are sure to follow, with both sexes often taking time to engage in airborne turf battles with neighboring hummers.