11 Hummingbird Feeder Mistakes (I Made Number 11 for Years)

🐦 The six-week plan that takes an empty yard to a full one — what to buy, where to hang it, and what to expect each week. Plus four pages you can print and take to the store. 📘 FORTY YEARS AT THE WINDOW — https://wendellswindow.com I’ve made all 11 of these hummingbird feeder mistakes—including one I overlooked for years, even though it was right in plain sight. I’m sharing what this window taught me about why hummingbirds leave full feeders and how I can give them a better reason to come back. I cover sugar choice, nectar strength and storage, feeder filling, wasps, and cleaning. I also explain why I pay attention to spring arrivals, keep feeding through July, and think carefully about feeder placement and afternoon sun. I don’t see these mistakes as carelessness—I made them because they seemed sensible. My goal is to help you spot the same problems in your own backyard. I’d love to hear your state and which of these mistakes sounds familiar. I read every comment. If you’d like more of what I’ve learned from this window, I hope you’ll subscribe. 0:00 Why hummingbirds leave full feeders 1:17 Using the wrong sugar 2:38 Making nectar too strong 3:32 Storing oversized nectar batches 4:16 Overfilling bottle feeders 5:21 Yellow ports attract wasps 6:46 Cleaning feeders without dish soap 8:45 Hang feeders before spring arrivals 9:20 Keep feeding through July 11:32 Choosing a safe feeder location 12:53 Afternoon sun spoils nectar #Hummingbirds #HummingbirdFeeder #BirdFeeding #BackyardBirding #HummingbirdNectar