Hello Pals,

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My name is Cory, and I'm a tiny hummingbird. I love to write! I give my notes to Nana about The Pals' day-to-day adventures.  

As I mentioned in my last post, taking care of Hummingbird feeders is really important! If you don’t keep them clean, Hummingbirds can get very sick from a fungus that makes it hard for them to eat. This can lead to starvation, which is very sad.

Here’s how to keep your feeder clean:

1. Wash the feeder with very hot water every 2-3 days. Use a bottle brush to scrub all the parts, then rinse it well.

2. In hot weather (above 60 degrees), clean and change the feeder every 2 days.

3. If you see mold or the sugar water looks cloudy, that means it's time to clean it. If it’s not clean enough for you to drink from, it’s not clean enough for the Hummingbirds either!

Remember, keeping the feeders clean helps keep the Hummingbirds healthy and happy!

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Can Hummingbirds See, Smell, and Hear? Let’s Explore!

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Hummingbirds are awesome at finding flowers! They can see special colors called ultraviolet light, which helps them spot flower patterns that we can’t see. These patterns guide them to the flowers that have the yummiest nectar, even if those flowers are hiding behind leaves or smaller blooms!

Did you know that hummingbirds have super hearing, too? They can hear super high sounds made by other hummingbirds, just like when you hear a dog whistle! And guess what? Their ears are on the sides of their heads, just like ours!

Hummingbirds really love flowers like sunflowers, petunias, zinnias, and honeysuckles. But here’s a fun fact: they can’t smell the flowers! Instead, they use their special vision to find the flowers filled with the most delicious nectar! Isn’t that cool?

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If you happen to see me flying by, please wave. I'll try to show you some of my tricks by flying upside down, doing cartwheels, and tipping my wings.

 

Love,

Cory