Keep Feeders Full: During the colder months, provide plenty of sugar water in your feeders to help wintering hummingbirds maintain their energy. Replace the nectar frequently to prevent freezing.
Provide Shelter: Offer sheltered areas like dense shrubs, trees, or birdhouses where hummingbirds can escape harsh winds and snow.
Use Heated Feeders: Consider using heated hummingbird feeders designed to prevent the nectar from freezing in colder temperatures.
Offer Natural Food Sources: Grow winter-friendly plants like fuchsia, coral bells, or winter honeysuckle, which offer food and shelter for hummingbirds in colder months.
Limit Pesticide Use: Avoid using harmful pesticides in your yard, as they can harm hummingbirds and their food sources, especially in winter when food is scarcer.
Maintain Clean Feeders: Clean feeders thoroughly to prevent mold or bacteria from growing, which can harm the birds.
Provide Fresh Water: Set up a shallow birdbath or small water fountain to provide fresh drinking water that won't freeze quickly, helping wintering hummingbirds stay hydrated.