It’s springtime, there’s a lot happening in our backyards. It doesn’t get much better than when you see that first hummingbird show up! In this episode, John and Brian will break down the different hummingbird and oriole species. They’ll also answer some FAQs when it comes to nectar feeding and how you can bring these birds to your yard.
Birds Mentioned:
Hairy Woodpecker https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hairy_Woodpecker/id
Orchard Oriole https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Orchard_Oriole
Baltimore Oriole https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Baltimore_Oriole
Scott’s Oriole https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Scotts_Oriole
Bullock’s Oriole https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bullocks_Oriole
Hooded warbler https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hooded_Warbler
Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-throated_Hummingbird
Allen’s hummingbird https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Allens_Hummingbird
Anna’s hummingbird https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Annas_Hummingbird
Black-chinned hummingbird https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-chinned_Hummingbird
Broad-tailed hummingbird https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Broad-tailed_Hummingbird
325 hummingbird species https://www.thespruce.com/hummingbird-species-list-387107
Hummingbird courtship flight: https://morebirds.com/blogs/news/the-dazzling-courtship-dance-of-the-hummingbird
How to get hummingbirds in your yard:
Hummingbird feeder https://order.wbu.com/shop/bird-feeders/hummingbird-feeders
Water https://order.wbu.com/shop/bird-baths-&-houses/bird-baths-&-water
How to get orioles in your yard:
Jelly https://order.wbu.com/shop/bird-food/nectar-jelly
Oriole feeder https://order.wbu.com/shop/bird-feeders/oriole-feeders
