Making a Hummingbird Feeder

Whether you buy one or make your own, a wine bottle hummingbird feeder can be an attractive addition to your garden as well as being a great way to feed hummingbirds.

Hummingbirds can be interesting and fun to watch and many people like to attract them to their garden. One of the best ways to attract hummingbirds is with special hummingbird feeders. These feeders have been designed specifically for the needs of hummingbirds. They allow the hummingbird easy access to the nectar. Hummingbird feeders can be made from a variety of materials. The wine bottle hummingbird feeder is very attractive. This type of feeder has the dual benefits of being ideal for holding and providing nectar to hummingbirds while also being kind to the environment. Hummingbird feeders typically use recycled wine bottles and this helps to reduce the waste that enters the waste cycle while also reducing the energy that would otherwise be used in making new items.

Buying a Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder

Hummingbird feeders made from wine bottles can be purchased from a wide range of stores, including garden supply and gift stores. They are also available from craft and stores that specialize in handmade items. A wine bottle hummingbird feeder is made from a structure that holds the wine bottle with a special feeder that fits in the neck of the wine bottle. The shop bought feeders are normally sold without the bottles, allowing people to use their own choice of wine bottle. This provides you with the opportunity to choose an attractive shaped bottle or to use a bottle from a special occasion. Using a bottle from a party or celebration can be a good way to mark and remember the occasion.

Making a Hummingbird Feeder from a Wine Bottle

It is also possible to make a hummingbird feeder at home. This DIY option is particularly attractive for people who are looking for something a little different. All that is required is a thick wire, such as copper wire, which can be wound around the wine bottle in order to hang it from a tree and the feeders that are inserted in the end of the wine bottle. Wine bottle feeders can be customized by adding red beads, wire or other embellishments as hummingbirds are particularly attracted to the color red. Another way to introduce red into the wine bottle feeder is to paint the wine bottle red using a suitable glass paint. Many other types of glass vessels and products can be used to make hummingbird feeders. Glass test tubes make perfect tiny feeders and these can be an attractive addition to a garden. The United States Forest Service website (http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/kids/activities/documents/RecycledPlasticFeeders.pdf) has a useful pdf document that shares ideas for creative projects making hummingbird feeders out of glass and other recycled products.

Tips for Using a Wine Bottle Feeder

Here are some tips for using a wine bottle feeder to attract and feed hummingbirds in your garden.

• Make sure that any wine bottles used in the hummingbird feeder are clean and sterile before use.
• Place the feeder in a sheltered position so that the hummingbirds feel safe while they are feeding.
• The nectar will get hot in the glass bottle so make sure that the bottle is in the shade.
• Do not place the feeder in gardens where the hummingbirds may be attacked by cats or other predators.

A hummingbird feeder can be a great addition to a garden and a lovely way to attract and feed hummingbirds. Making or buying a feeder that uses a wine bottle is a way to help the beautiful birds while also helping the environment.