Is there a perch around the edge or must the hummingbirds hover to drink?
1438297
There is a 360 degree perch. It took about two days before they discovered it, but now it is used continually.
1438298
Yes, they stand on it for what seems like a whole minute. We have had up to 4 at a time stand and drink at one time and regularly 3 at a time. Sometimes they just stand on it and look around. The orioles come to drink too. The hummers don't land when the big birds are there. They love this feeder and we love how pretty it is.
202476
The base is actually made of plastic! There is a stainless cover that acts as a flange that the hummingbirds feed through and is decorated to attract them. I live in vegas where is gets 118 degrees plus and the birds still feed from them; whether in the sun or not!
1608318
There are holes where the nectar comes out from right above the ringI unscrew the plastic clear container from the bottomthen the bottom separates - should have holes that you can see on the top of the bottom portionI boil 1 part sugar to 1 part water then I add 3 additional cups of water or iceThe birds love it
1624905
They appear to be the same. However, I really don't know. They both can be mounted on the same sized pole. The birds really love their new watering hole!
233427
I think that depends entirely on the birds. There is enough room for both to stand comfortably on the same perch or to add a second one. They would not be able to flap without touching. Hope that helps.
1778117
I haven't had that problem and I've owned two different types of window feeders. They usually sit on the edge and there little bottoms are not hanging over the inside of the feeders. I was the feeder out every few times I fill it.
853849
There is a perch that sits about 2" off the bottom. Not the best because it's not fastened to the bottom and tends to move around, but it is useful.As for insulation, I have not used it in winter months yet. Was great in the summer as birds stayed dry and safe. Hope this is helpful.
805308
Yes. The bottom is flat. A wildlife museum outside Tucson with a walk-though hummer exhibit does just that with one or two similar saucer-style feeders, IIRC.
2269304
In my opinion the mist is quite thick. Sit in front of it for 8 minutes and you'll be soaked, with a puddle under you, but if you keep it about 5 feet from where they perch, the birds will enjoy it. Still...seems like a major expense of water to please some birds.
1986091
The proper concentration for Hummingbirds is 4 parts water to one part sugar. Any higher concentration of sugar is damaging to the bird's kidneys so make sure the birds don't have access to higher concentrations.
435642
One of the wonderful features of this feeder is that bees and wasps can't reach the nectar! The red top of the feeder where the birds sit and feed, just pulls up leaving the glass bowl which you fill to the marked line with sugar water. When full, you just place the lid back on. The feeder hangs by a brass hook that is embedded in the glass bowl. NO spilling when you try to remove the lid and refill!! Hummingbirds feed from the top and it seems that bee proboscises cannot reach the nectar below! While the hummingbirds drink, the water in the glass bowl vibrates as their long tongues reach into the sugar water. It's fascinating to observe. One of the wonderful features of this feeder is that bees and wasps can't reach the nectar! The red top of the feeder where the birds sit and feed, just pulls up leaving the glass bowl which you fill to the marked line with sugar water. When full, you just place the lid back on. The feeder hangs by a brass hook that is embedded in the glass bowl. NO spilling when you try to remove the lid and refill!! Hummingbirds feed from the top and it seems that bee proboscises cannot reach the nectar below! While the hummingbirds drink, the water in the glass bowl vibrates as their long tongues reach... » Read More One of the wonderful features of this feeder is that bees and wasps can't reach the nectar! The red top of the feeder where the birds sit and feed, just pulls up leaving the glass bowl which you fill to the marked line with sugar water. When full, you just place the lid back on. The feeder hangs by a brass hook that is embedded in the glass bowl. NO spilling when you try to remove the lid and refill!! Hummingbirds feed from the top and it seems that bee proboscises cannot reach the nectar below! While the hummingbirds drink, the water in the glass bowl vibrates as their long tongues reach into the sugar water. It's fascinating to observe. « Show Less
1946368
I haven't really noticed small birds splashing in it, but drinking from the edge. The bigger birds - robins, red birds, blue jays, etc. have a blast in it.
2106597
I can't say for sure that I have seen my hummingbirds go over there because they have five other water features in the back yard to choose from that they use. they seem to prefer a slow stream of water instead of a spray like fountain. I have seen the hummingbirds in the other fountains I have.
1855151
This Perky Pet suction-to-the-window is the best that I have found.It is so cool to watch the hummingbirds from inside the house!Yes, it is made of plastic, and it will break.It's not that expensive, less than $15. You just have to buy a new one.I have 3 of them attached to our windows, with at least 2 backups for when they break.We live in the woods of Lyme, CT, and I have never had either squirrels or bees get at my hummer feeders.
836452
I'm sorry but I don't know.I have about 20 something hummingbirds feeding outside but I have never seen any of them using any of my bird baths.If hummers do use little bird baths I guess that one would work as long as it is secured?I use mine for the lovebirds and they love it.Sorry I do not have a better answer.
2106599
Where I have mine, I do not see hummingbirds. However, the other birds like it as it circulates the water.
2118093
I have only noticed birds on the mesh part of feeder and roof helps but not totally. Birds seem to love it!