Hummingbirds are mostly solitary; however, they do gather in groups during migration periods. While most birds in groups are called a flock, we call hummingbird groups a charm. For Mariah, hanging out on her grandma’s back deck with the hummingbird feeders is a favorite activity, especially during migration season. @catmom_mariah Pause for a moment and enjoy some hummers #animals #nature #hummingbird #birds #fyp #summer #summervibes #mountains #hummers #fyp #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Mariah Mariah’s grandma keeps the hummingbird feeders on her deck well-stocked. She fills her many feeders several times each day to keep a steady supply of food available. These tiny birds are eating machines. They must eat every 10 to 15 minutes and can visit more than 1,000 flowers each day. Hummingbirds survive on flower nectar, which has more sugar than a regular soda. They add protein to their diet by consuming small bugs. The sugar water recommended for hummingbird feeders is an adequate supplement for the speedy little birds. A hummingbird must eat half its weight in nectar and insects every day just to avoid starvation. With patience, they will come near enough to hand-feed. Image from TikTok. Hummingbirds are very territorial and not good at sharing. They will get very competitive when they find a good food source and chase other birds away. There are 340 species of hummingbirds, but only 17 of them nest in the United States. The four main species seen in the US are: Anna’s hummingbirds, black-chinned hummingbirds, rufous hummingbirds, and ruby-throated hummingbirds. Mariah’s grandma has spent years letting the hummingbirds know that she is a safe haven. By keeping the feeders full, the birds will return yearly during their migration periods. Although some may stay through the summer and nest nearby, most are probably transitory. To see more amazing hummingbirds and other animals, follow Mariah, who goes by catmom_mariah on TikTok. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Backyard Video Captures Entire Flock Of Hummingbirds Flitting Around Feeders appeared first on InspireMore.