Plumelore Blog
Guides, how-tos, and field notes from our backyard. Every article is built from manufacturer specs, verified owner reviews, and our own testing.
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How to Keep Bees and Wasps Away from Hummingbird Feeders
A bees hummingbird feeder problem has one real fix: saucer feeders, no yellow parts, clean refills, and relocation. Skip every…
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How to Keep Ants Out of a Hummingbird Feeder
Ants on a hummingbird feeder? Hang a water filled ant moat, stop the drip, move it into shade, and skip…
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Do You Need Red Dye in Hummingbird Nectar
Red dye in hummingbird nectar does nothing useful. Birds find feeders by the red on the hardware, not the liquid.…
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Best Hummingbird Feeder Colors That Actually Attract Them
Which hummingbird feeder color attracts birds fastest, why red works so well, the one color that invites wasps, and why…
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Why Is My Hummingbird Feeder Leaking Nectar
A hummingbird feeder leaking nectar usually comes down to heat, a bad seal, or a worn gasket. Here is how…
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How to Squirrel-Proof a Bird Feeder: What Actually Works and What Wastes Your Money
How to Squirrel-Proof a Bird Feeder: What Actually Works and What Wastes Your Money Squirrels can jump four feet straight…
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How Many Hummingbird Feeders Do You Actually Need
How many hummingbird feeders do you need? Two is the minimum, spaced out of sight of each other, because one…
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Do Hummingbirds Remember Your Feeder Every Year
Do hummingbirds remember feeders year after year? What banding studies show about site fidelity and memory, and how to keep…
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Platform Feeder vs Tube Feeder for Ground-Feeding Birds
Platform feeder vs tube feeder for ground-feeding birds: why cardinals and doves pick platforms, where tube feeders win, and how…
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Tube Feeder vs Hopper Feeder: Which One Should You Buy
Tube feeder vs hopper feeder: tubes attract small clingers and keep seed dry, hoppers feed more birds and hold more…
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Best Bird Feeder for Small Yards and Balconies
The best bird feeder for a small yard or balcony is compact and mess-free. See window and tube picks, seed…
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Safflower Seed vs Sunflower Seed: Which Attracts Fewer Squirrels
Safflower vs sunflower seed comes down to squirrels. Safflower repels them while cardinals still feed; sunflower draws more species. See…