Hummingbird Blog
Photography tips, hummingbird care guides, and insights into wildlife photography. Learn from our experience capturing these amazing birds.
Recent Posts
How to Clean Hummingbird Feeders
Cleaning hummingbird feeders is easy — if you do it often enough. Here's the schedule, the tools, and the right method.
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The Best Hummingbird Feeders
After trying multiple hummingbird feeders, I've landed on one clear favorite. Here's what I use and why.
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Freeze the Action with Flash Photography
How to use photo strobes and multi-flash techniques to freeze hummingbird wings completely — and why I still prefer natural light most of the time.
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The Secret to High ISO Photography
How I use DxO software to get clean, sharp hummingbird photos at extreme ISO settings.
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Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Yard
How to get hummingbirds to find your yard and keep coming back — feeders, placement, plants, and patience.
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Getting Hummingbirds to Feed from Your Hand
How to get hummingbirds comfortable enough to feed from your hand — and what's possible when birds have truly lost their fear of people.
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How to Make Your Own Hummingbird Nectar
The recipe is simple — 1 part white sugar, 4 parts water. Here's exactly how I make it, and what to avoid.
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How to Take Great Hummingbird Photos
Tips and techniques for capturing sharp, detailed hummingbird photos — from focus settings and shutter speed to depth of field and just being patient.
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Neglected Feeders Kill Hummingbirds
If you put out hummingbird feeders, you have a responsibility to maintain them. Here's why it matters — and what happens when you don't.
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