Types of hummingbird feeders.

Revelation! After close observation and the use of several types of feeders I have learned that hummingbirds prefer to perch while drinking the nectar when they have the option. During the 2+ weeks of migration I have 30+ hummingbirds feeding from multiple feeders. I had 2 that had no perch for them to rest while drinking and ONE feeder they could sit while drinking. Well that ONE feeder got drained in 2 days while BOTH of the other feeders still had over half, even though they were put out at the same time. So I devised a way to make a perch for them made of pipe cleaners. After I made them a way to sit while drinking they quickly drained them. Yes, everything else was equal, the only difference was that on the 2 feeders they had to fly to drink and on the other one they could sit. When I made a place for them to sit on the other 2 feeders they used them WAY more. Over the years you need to replace old and fading feeders especially the plastic feeders. But when you are ready to buy new feeders keep in mind that they prefer the ones they can perch while drinking. So if you want more birds try sticking to the feeders that have a perch for them to sit on. Or do as I did and make a perch using pipe cleaners. Below is just one example. If you click on the picture below it will take you directly to an Amazon.com page where there are MANY other types to chose from.