Hummingbird feeder ?

[marydmjj]

Does anyone know if a hummingbird feeder needs to have the yellow flower thingy around the opening of the feeder. Mine doesn't have them and I've seen a hummer 3x come up to the feeder, look around, even land on the edge of it but not drink. I wonder if it can't see the opening?

 

[Snowwark]

Mary, I found this info on a website about Hummingbird feeders (although the flowers were red, on this particular model). I didn't realize that the flowers at the openning were also "bee guards".

" This latest addition to the HummZinger family features patented nectar guard blossoms which are made from soft, petal-like material that closely imitates real flowers. The nectar guard blossoms provide a more natural point of entry and encourages hummingbirds to feed longer and more frequently. Each nectar guard blossom features tiny slits in the center, which are opened when the hummingbird inserts its beak and closes automatically when the beak is withdrawn. This revolutionary technology ensures that insects cannot get to your nectar. "

 

[marydmjj]

Thanks Kim, I'll check out their site and then I'm going shopping!