Hummingbird

Can someone tell me how high up a feeder needs to be ofter the ground

Thanks Dale

I have several in my yard, and the most-trafficked one hangs about 8-9 or so feet off the ground, although one is hung off a fence post no more than about 5 feet up, and it sees plenty of action too.

Merovius wrote in post #12893098
I have several in my yard, and the most-trafficked one hangs about 8-9 or so feet off the ground, although one is hung off a fence post no more than about 5 feet up, and it sees plenty of action too.

So you are saying about eve of house high
I was wanting to put one about window high to see if I mine get some good pictures

Thanks Dale

Any height...Hummingbirds are attracted to the color of the feeder or flowers on it and aren't concerned about the height..mainly the red color is what draws them in....

Duane N wrote in post #12893686
Any height...Hummingbirds are attracted to the color of the feeder or flowers on it and aren't concerned about the height..mainly the red color is what draws them in....

Thanks Duane N
Dale

My folks are not into the photo thing but they have their hummer feeders hanging from the eve of the house right in front of the window for the kitchen sink. Mom can do dishes and the hummers keep her company. It took a bit for them to get used to her standing there but they have over some time. Good luck and have some fun.

res wrote in post #12893790
My folks are not into the photo thing but they have their hummer feeders hanging from the eve of the house right in front of the window for the kitchen sink. Mom can do dishes and the hummers keep her company. It took a bit for them to get used to her standing there but they have over some time. Good luck and have some fun.

Thanks res
Dale

I have had them in first floor window boxes (small tube feeder), hanging from a low tree branch and also hanging from a hook on the front porch. Once you get them to come in, they seem to stay with you.
At one point, I hung the small tube feeder from one of those garden flag holders - it was very low, about three feet up from the ground. They loved it, and so did I, as I could move it around during the day to catch the best light.

Avoid putting the feeders where a cat can catch the hummingbirds. As noted in the other posts height can vary.

nwyman wrote in post #12894446
I have had them in first floor window boxes (small tube feeder), hanging from a low tree branch and also hanging from a hook on the front porch. Once you get them to come in, they seem to stay with you.
At one point, I hung the small tube feeder from one of those garden flag holders - it was very low, about three feet up from the ground. They loved it, and so did I, as I could move it around during the day to catch the best light.

Thanks nwyman
Dale

Jerry Green wrote in post #12894463
Avoid putting the feeders where a cat can catch the hummingbirds. As noted in the other posts height can vary.

Thanks Jerry
Dale

Of importance: Change the liquid in your feeder every 5 days or so. They love the fresh stuff, but many will eventually reject the offering if it gets more than 8-9 days old.

Chuck Nakell wrote in post #12896493
Of importance: Change the liquid in your feeder every 5 days or so. They love the fresh stuff, but many will eventually reject the offering if it gets more than 8-9 days old.

Thanks Chuck
Dale

Jerry Green wrote in post #12894463
Avoid putting the feeders where a cat can catch the hummingbirds. As noted in the other posts height can vary.

lol good point

I have no cats around and keep mine on the railing of our deck which is one story high.