Last night as I was laying in bed–trying to fall asleep–I was doing a little research for a book. I LOVE doing research for books. I love learning new things, finding a different take on my prior knowledge, and it just feels great to know that my work has greater dimension and authenticity because I (NOW) actually know what I’m writing about.

I also HATE doing research for books! With all of the information out there, it can be very difficult to sort through and make sure you’ve got correct, up-to-date info.

My research of last night followed the habits of hummingbirds. And who wouldn’t enjoy that???

We have a hummingbird feeder and it was quite active for about a year, but then we moved to a place that is swarming with ants and I know that the feeder would simply attract more, so I haven’t put it up…yet.

I loved learning the sounds of the hummingbirds, and they sometimes got quite close to me. They are most certainly my favorite birds.

The thing about hummingbirds that I always find incredible is just how teeny-tiny their nests are. And their incredible construction. Bits of the softest materials and tiny feathers are strapped together with spider webs.

When I was a young girl, a hummingbird built a nest in my Granny’s yard and I couldn’t believe just how tiny those little eggs were. The size of jellybeans!

After my research, I’m thinking that I’d better find a way to defy the ants and get my feeder up once more. They’re just such neat creatures, I can’t resist trying to persuade them to come and visit.

Anyone have tips for keeping ants away from hummingbird feeders?