Exploring Nature: Tidbits

Exploring Nature: T idbits

Time for a tidbits column. Here are a few factoids and cryptic comments from the fascinating world of nature: Hummingbirds are gone from our area, but one question is worth answering before they return next spring — how do you keep bees away from your hummingbird feeder?

Generally, if you have the type of feeder with a dish below and feeding ports on top, bees won’t be able to reach the liquid. Of course, there might be spills that make some sugar water available. So, if bees persist in buzzing around your feeder, consider putting out a very shallow dish of sugar water some distance from your main feeding area.