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Attracting Hummingbirds

The city of Bellingham has created a list of ways to attract hummingbirds to your garden. PDF

Garden Tip #74

Encourage hummingbirds to visit your garden by providing food and shelter. While hummingbird feeders bring the tiny birds close to the house for easy viewing, providing nectar from flowers is probably better for the birds. Phygelius, Salvia, and hardy Fuchsias in pink and red shades will make them happy. For winter food try the glorious Mahonia x media ‘Charity’ which tends to start blooming sweet yellow flowers in December.

Everything you ever wanted to know about hummers: www.hummingbirds.net. This site has migration maps, ratings of feeders, and species descriptions with photos.