Hummingbirds need energy to
maintain their remarkable metabolism. They receive their energy mainly from
nectar provided by flowers and sugar water in hummingbird feeders provided by
humans.
For additional nutrition, they will
also feed on certain insects and spiders.
You can provide hummers with all three
avenues of receiving nutrients through planting trumpet-type flowers in your
garden, setting out some over-ripe fruit to attract insects and/or hanging or
mounting a hummingbird feeder filled with hummingbird nectar.
Hummingbirds need energy to
maintain their remarkable metabolism. They receive their energy mainly from
nectar provided by flowers and sugar water in hummingbird feeders provided by
humans.