The 10 Best Hummingbird Feeders You Can Buy Online
Seeing hummingbirds whizzing through the garden is a spectacular show that rarely gets old. Growing nectar-filled blooms that hummingbirds love is a great way to attract these adorable creatures to your landscape. But if you want to gather even more birds in your outdoor space, hanging up a hummingbird feeder is a wonderful way to entice them.
Hummingbird feeders come in an array of sizes, materials and designs. “When choosing hummingbird feeders, I look for a simple and sturdy design that’s easy to fill and take apart,” says Rhonda Fleming Hayes, gardening expert and author. We researched a variety of options and styles to find the best hummingbird feeders, taking into account factors like mounting style, ease of cleaning, and durability. We also spoke to Jen McGuinness, a gardening expert, for tips and what to consider when purchasing a hummingbird feeder for your garden.
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This has a sleek design that won’t be an eyesore in your yard.
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It does need to be hand-washed.
If you’re looking for a simple, modern design for your first hummingbird feeder or are expanding your collection, the More Birds Bird Health+ Glass feeder is our top pick. This has a 10-ounce glass bottle reservoir with four white flower-shaped feeding ports and a circular perch so hummingbirds can hover or rest while feeding. With a built-in ant moat at the top of the feeder, you also won’t have to worry about ants contaminating the nectar.
When it's time to refill or clean, simply remove the bottle from the base and hand-wash it with warm water and soap. Placing this feeder in the dishwasher isn't recommended but for the few extra minutes it takes to hand-wash, we think it's worth it. Moreover, this has a built-in hook for easy hanging on a tree branch or pole.
Type: Inverted/hanging | Material: Glass, plastic |Size: 10 ounces
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It’s dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
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It doesn't have an ant guard.
Whether you have multiple styles of hummingbird feeders, or are curious to hang your first one, this small wide-mouth glass feeder is a wonderful economical choice. The Nature's WayMason Jar Hummingbird Feeder has four feeding ports with bright red flowers. Plus, a nectar recipe is etched into the jar so you always know the ratios of sugar to water when it's time to refill.
This compact feeder is easy to clean—you can hand-wash or place the glass jar and the removable flower feeding ports in the top rack of the dishwasher. You may need to refill this smaller-sized reservoir more frequently, depending on how often hummingbirds visit. This can be advantageous since hummingbirds are likely to drink the nectar before it has a chance to ferment or grow mold, which is harmful to these beautiful birds.
Type: Hanging | Material: Glass | Size: 6 ounces