The birds that we see at our feeders toward the end of the breeding season are often late fledglings. After building up a substantial supply of fat, they cross the Gulf of Mexico and move to their winter range in Central and South America. Hummingbirds are most attracted to red flowers. Ask your local nursery owner for more information. Hummingbird feeders need not be intricate or expensive.
Many fine feeders are commercially available.
When selecting a hummingbird feeder, choose one that is easy to fill and clean. Make sure that all parts of the feeder can be reached for easy cleaning. The feeder should also have some red coloration, which attracts hummingbirds. You may need a feeder with bee guards, which are small plastic screens that are placed over the feeder ports to deter bees but allow the bird to insert its long bill into the nectar. To discourage ants, try putting Vaseline on the feeder support pole or string if it is hanging.