Hummingbird bathing in solar-powered fountain
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DIY Backyard Water Fountains Hummingbirds Can Use
And Enjoy
By PAIGE MATHIEU
Statue
Drill a hole into the top of a hollow garden statue, feed a plastic straw through it, attach it to a solar pump, and place the pump and statue in a bowl filled with water.
Bubbler
Make holes in a plastic shoe box lid, attach a straw to a solar pump, glue a K-cup with a hole in its bottom onto the straw, place the pump inside the box, and add water.
Pet Fountain
Donate an unused cordless or USB-powered pet drinking fountain to your hummingbirds. Just add some hot glue around the top for them to use as a perch.
Rocks
Place a solar pump in the center of a deep saucer or bowl, add water, then arrange rocks around the pump so the water flows over them. The sound will attract hummingbirds.
Hanging
Make four holes in the sides of a solar pump, add skewers cut to fit a bowl, add a straw with a perch, put the bowl in the hanger, and make a cover from a packing envelope.