Hanging a bird feeder in your garden is one thing, and having hummingbirds eat out of your hand is another. For many bird enthusiasts, the latter is something to strive for. If you’re someone who admires hummingbirds from a distance as they hover over your vibrant flowerbeds, you might appreciate this nectar ring. It lets you get up close and personal with your winged visitors, all while providing them with a sweet snack.
The ring—which is an Amazon’s Choice item that was purchased over 1,000 times last month—is designed like a flower cup that you can fill with nectar or sugar water. (You can buy nectar online, BTW.) The bright petals, which are available in various colors, fit over the ring to house the nectar, and the tiny hole in the center gives the hummingbirds access to the liquid.
If you’re new at feeding the hummingbirds in your yard, you opt for a starter package that includes one ring, a syringe for easy filling, a cleaning brush, and a clip that’ll let you secure the unit elsewhere (like a baseball hat or a pair of sunglasses).
It’s important to note that hummingbirds might not automatically know they can safely drink from the ring. According to the brand, you should first fill the ring with nectar and place it near your hummingbirds’ favorite yard spot (changing the nectar every three to five days).
Then, after they’ve begun drinking from it, you can work towards sitting near the ring so they become comfortable with your presence. After trying this repeatedly, you should eventually be able to wear the ring and begin feeding your visitors without a problem.
One shopper said, “I’ve been feeding hummingbirds for a week now and this ring has gotten the most attention!” Another online reviewer wrote, “The hummingbirds where we live are plentiful and seem to be especially brave around us anyway, but they actually prefer coming to me and drinking out of this ring over the feeders we have in our yard. I can't believe it.”
If you’d rather stick with hummingbird feeders you don’t have to carry, there are tons of beautiful options available (some are so pretty that I’d hang them inside my house as decor). Regardless of which you choose, I’m sure the birds will be thrilled.
