HUMMINGBIRDS ARRIVE IN MINNESOTA

The first male Hummingbird arrived at our place on May 5 this year.  Last years arrival date was May 6.  For the 14 previous years the hummers alway arrived between May 1 and May 4. The last two winters have indeed hung on too long.  We boil up 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of water, cool the mixture, and use that as the nectar in the feeders (no need to add food coloring).  This works great for both Hummingbirds and Orioles.