How to Attract Anna's Hummingbirds All Year
Anna's hummingbirds are the year-round hummingbirds of the West Coast. Males have a glowing rose-pink head and throat. Unlike most hummingbirds, they stay through winter, so a feeder can bring them in every month.
Keep a feeder up all year
Mix one part white sugar to four parts water, with no dye. Anna's hummingbirds visit feeders through winter, when few flowers bloom.
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Check price on Amazon for Aspects Ant Moat (opens Amazon)Don't let nectar freeze
On freezing nights, bring the feeder in at dusk and put it back out at first light, or alternate two feeders. Some people use a small clip-on light or a heater made for hummingbird feeders.
Plant winter bloomers
Native manzanita, currants, and salvias provide nectar in winter and early spring, when Anna's hummingbirds start nesting.
Frequently asked questions
Do Anna's hummingbirds migrate?
Mostly no. They live year-round along the Pacific Coast and in parts of the Southwest.
Should I make winter nectar stronger?
Stick with one part sugar to four parts water. Keep it from freezing instead.
What's that loud chirp in spring?
Males dive from high up and make a loud chirp with their tail feathers to impress females.
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