[MamaTexan]

Thanks for the ping to the new thread!

I've seen a few Goldfinches on the new feeder. I hope there will be more as time goes by.

Another tidbit on my favorite birds- Hummingbirds drink nectar, but also eat an amazing amount of insects.

For a special hummingbird treat, split a banana lengthwise, leaving the peel on.

Place it on a table, windowsill, etc., somewhere close to your hummingbird feeder, but not on the ground.

After a short time, the banana will start to attract a tiny black fruit-fly.... the hummingbirds most favored 'snack'!

[Zacs Mom]

Neat idea!!!! I'm going to try that this summer! Thx!

I've watched the hummers here check spider webs for tidbits to ... ummmmm ... shall we say 'liberate'.......lol They are very efficient little hunters! I've also seen them harvest the webs for nesting material. That is the one reason I don't wipe done spider webs in the spring and early summer.

[sweetliberty]

"the banana will start to attract a tiny black fruit-fly.... the hummingbirds most favored 'snack'!"

I'll have to try that a little later on, once I get some hummingbirds around.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi MamaTexan!