Feeding Hummingbirds in Cold Weather in Camas, WA - The Heinie Warmer

Heinie Warmer for the Winter Months

 

We have native, year-round Anna's hummingbirds living in the woods at our rural home in Camas, Washington. For several winters, we have used a heated feeder to make sure the tiny birds have a reliable source of nectar when the temperatures drop. Otherwise, the nectar freezes and the birds can't drink. Unfortunately, we've had bad luck with the feeders leaking.  After replacing the first one, and having the same problem, we decided to explore other options.

 

 

 

The one that caught our eye is called the Hummingbird Heinie Warmer.  Admittedly, it's a bit of a curiosity during the day, but as the daylight fades, it comes to life and gets prettier and prettier. The string of C7 lights gives off enough heat to prevent the nectar from freezing, and give cold birds a perch to warm their heinie. We worried the birds might be deterred by the extra chains holding the bowl of lights. They were not. 

 

 

Since, it's November, we chose fall colored bulbs for the 25-light string, during December, we'll switch it up for Christmas. After December, we'll likely use clear lights until we take it down in Spring.  We think it's festive and fun, and so far, seems to do the trick. When the snow flies, we'll do an update and let you know how the birds are using it. We're hoping to see them perched on the bowl riding out the worst of our winter storms in toasty comfort. 

 

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