Is there anything sweeter than watching an energetic little hummingbird grace your garden, with its flurry of iridescent wings and laser-focused feeding prowess? Encountering these zippy little birds seems almost magical, but it's actually quite simple to attract them with some homemade nectar. These birds have a major sweet tooth, and mixing up their cocktail of choice couldn't be easier, as it consists of just sugar and water. The key is to get the proper proportions in order to approximate the natural sucrose content of nectar-producing flowers, providing the birds with a nutritious source of calories and energy.
Enjoy your new hub of hummingbird activity!
— Additional reporting by Kate Emswiler