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Create a Hummingbird Habitat

Even more exciting than having the occasional hummingbird stop by to feed on the flowers in your garden is creating a haven where they’ll find shelter to live and raise their young.

Feeders are a great supplement for times when there’s a pause in the blooms. Beth Kingsley Hawkins, executive director of the Hummingbird Society, recommends placing your feeder in part shade so the nectar doesn’t ferment too quickly but also in

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