Hummingbird haven

Wednesday, June 19, 2002

The summer conversation of gardeners and birdwatchers alike eventually gets around to hummingbirds. Comments like the following are typical: "I had one or two hummers early, but they are gone now. I never get hummingbirds until late in the season. I can't keep my feeders filled. I go through five pounds of nectar a week. I'd give anything to get some hummingbirds at my feeder."

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