Safeguarding Garden Jewels: Why Cleaning Hummingbird Feeders is Crucial for Avian Visitors
In the quiet hum of a summer garden, a tiny iridescent blur darts toward a feeder, its wings beating up to 80 times per second—a marvel of nature that has captivated observers since the first European settlers noted these “flying jewels” in the Americas centuries ago. Yet, this delight can turn deadly if overlooked: unclean…