09/05/2026
"National Hummingbird Day" celebrates these remarkable, jewel-toned birds and takes flight on the first Saturday of September every year, with this year landing on Sept 5th.
Discover actionable steps you can take to support hummingbird conservation and how to create a welcoming environment for them in your own backyard by adding nectar-rich, native plants to your garden to support migrating and local birds naturally. Alternatively, you can hang up a hummingbird feeder.
If you do use a hummingbird feeder, it's best to avoid store-bought hummingbird food (especially if it has red dye!) and make it yourself. The best and safest liquid for a hummingbird feeder is a homemade mixture of one part refined white sugar to four parts water.
How to Make Hummingbird Nectar:
1. Ratio: Mix 1/4 cup of plain white granulated sugar with 1 cup of water.
2. Dissolve: Stir the sugar into hot or boiling water until it completely dissolves.
3. Cool: Let the solution cool entirely to room temperature before pouring it into your feeder.
4. Store: Keep any leftover sugar water in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Hummingbirds are a delight to watch as they flit about, gathering nectar. Take this opportunity to learn more about beautiful hummingbirds, such as the different species, how they fly the way they do, or how tiny their eggs and young can be! For instance, did you know that there are approximately 366 recognized species of hummingbirds in the world? Enjoy "National Hummingbird Day" and see just how wondrous and beautiful a tiny little bird can be.
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