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The Best (And Worst) Bird Feeders

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

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The Benefits of Red Dye for Hummingbirds

Red is a color that hummingbirds have evolved along with their native plants. You don't need the red dye in the actual nectar, especially if the feeder itself and most of them are, is red. The National Wildlife Federation says "err on the side of caution" when it comes to feeding birds.

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