Aspects HummZinger Excel Nectar Bird Feeder with 6 Feeding Ports, 16oz Capacity

I live in California, I have had three of these in full-sun year-round for over 20 years. They are expensive but I wouldn't buy a cheap imitation. I have some hanging by the hook and for others I bought copper pipe and removed the hook, the copper pipe fits perfectly in the hole underneath for locating in areas where the feeder can't be hung.

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The Aspects Excel earns my full endorsement. I'll inject some birder guidance into this review. I purchased mine after success with an Aspects Mini eight years running. The products have lifetime guarantees that Aspects honors part by part. While the feeder glistens in the sun, the Excel trades ostentatious aesthetics for function. In California, the feeder will be adorned with Allen's and Anna's hummingbirds, sometimes all six ports taken. The perimeter perch is the right distance for the tiniest of birds to poke their bills into the ports. As the instructions suggest, boil 3.5 oz. of raw organic granulated Central American sugar in a covered pot of 14 oz. of water until every particle has dissolved. Typically, 6 minutes or less on the burner. Make sure the homemade nectar has cooled before pouring it into the feeder base. Clean both parts twice a week with dish soap. Never skip a cleaning because floating germs and wasp proboscis contamination will sicken an unsuspecting bird. Those speedy wing strokes don't have the power to carry a disease along with the Jefferson nickel bodyweight. If the sponge can't access a spot of bacteria, submerge the feeder in water and bleach for 15 minutes. Use a straw brush to wipe inside the holes. About that moat… Its water is an effective deterrent to deter ants, all right. We have a Droll Yankees seed feeder dangling two feet away, so the house finches and mourning doves drink the moat water to wash down the thistle and millet. ($10K Tip: Never feed them unshelled sunflower seeds unless you want squirrels squeezing into the feeder.) The Aspects Excel works 365/24/7 because, contrary to human logic, sugar water will not overpower the migration instinct in cold climates. The lone bird that stays will defend its territory fall and winter. Feed him! Spring through summer, an onslaught of hungry hummers will be too much for one shimmering king. He'll allow five other calorie-consuming birds to drink from the free ports while he partakes from the sixth port of his choice. The Aspects Excel is sturdy, simple and a favor to the world. With the shortage of bees to pollinate them, plants depend increasingly more on hummingbirds to pick up the slack.

The sweeties just love it, can't wait to see them

So easy to clean. My old feeder, which lasted for many years, finally deteriorated due to many years of use. Thank goodness it doesn't have the detachable flowers over the ports as they break easily, are hard to clean, and don't seem to make a difference in attracting the hummers. So glad there is a replacement for my old feeder. Great design.