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Hummingbirds are ready to party in your Delaware backyard. Here’s how to attract them
Dance of the Sandy Neck hummingbird
Eavesdropping on a ruby throat-ed hummingbird getting a morning fill up at a feeder on Sandy Neck in Barnstable
Steve Heaslip, Cape Cod Times
Would you like hummingbirds to look at your bird feeder the same way Homer Simpson looks at a cold beer?
You’re definitely not alone. We have some tips that will help to turn your feeder into Delaware’s version of Moe’s Bar for this hummingbird this season — minus the drunken shenanigans.
There’s also an interactive map below from HummingbirdCentral.com, that will help you to locate hummingbird sightings across the state. According to the map, several hummingbirds were spotted in Wilmington on Tuesday.
Where to hang hummingbird houses?
An ideal time for Delawareans to set up, freshen up and clean your birdfeeders for hummingbirds is in late April, according to a report by Geoff LeBaron, Christmas Bird Count director for the National Audubon Society.
What do I put in my bird feeder?
The only food/nectar you need in your bird feeder is sugar and water. But make sure it’s white sugar (not brown). And the ratio between water to sugar should be 4:1, LeBron told us last spring.
Bird lovers hoping to attract hummingbirds should never use any other sweeteners, honey or other substances, LeBaron said.
“Those may contain things that can harm hummingbirds, and the sugar water as outlined here is an accurate mimic of natural flower nectar,” he added.
How to keep ants out of hummingbird feeders?
Some hummingbird feeders include moats to drown ants that climb onto them. If your feeder doesn’t have a moat, you can go somewhere like Lowes to buy attachable ant guards to trap pests, the National Audubon Society suggests. The bird conservation organization says bee guards are less deadly and if you’re still having infestation problems, avoid feeders with yellow hues because bees are attracted to the bright color.
How can I attract more hummingbirds?
The ruby-throated hummingbirds are the only breeding species east of the Rocky Mountains, which is the hummingbird you’ll most likely see in Delaware, LeBaron said.
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But hummingbirds aren’t gonna stick around your yard just for a drink of sweet water. These creatures are really looking for the plants that feed them, as well as insects. Ninety percent of their diet is from protein, mostly tiny insects.
Matt Del Pizzo of Port Penn, past president of the Delaware Audubon Society, previously told us that red flowers are attractive to the birds. Other plants that hummingbirds enjoy include jewelweed, native oak trees, goldenrods and columbine.
Where should I put my hummingbird feeder?
Hanging feeders under a tree with shade or under a porch is ideal for hummingbirds as they don’t want to get burnt to a crisp in the summer.
If you have a window surrounded by a shady area, that’ll also give you a cool view of the birds, Doug Tallamy, professor of agriculture and natural resources in the department of entomology and wildlife ecology at the University of Delaware, previously told us.
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How long will hummingbirds be in Delaware?
Fall migration of hummingbirds will probably extend through October in Delaware. Leaving your feeder out longer can help to attract more birds, LeBaron said.
If you have an interesting story idea, email lifestyle reporter Andre Lamar at alamar@gannett.com. Consider signing up for his weekly newsletter, DO Delaware, at delawareonline.com/newsletters.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:19PM
ASTON, Pa. (WPVI) — Summer camps are in full swing, and on Wednesday the Action Cam was in Aston, where kids are getting some hands-on learning at Delaware County Technical School.
Middle school students are exploring career pathways as they build, cook, design and create in state-of-the-art classrooms.
They are doing everything from carpentry to cosmetology.
By the end of camp, the kids will create STEAM-based projects that they can take home.
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Across the State Trained AmeriCorps VISTA members will be on-site at 21 Delaware Libraries providing walk-in assistance for digital literacy
DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Libraries today announced the launch of a 10-week summer program aiming to support Delawareans on digital literacy.
The AmeriCorps Digital Literacy Specialists assist the public with computer and technology questions, including completing online applications, navigating websites, and building basic digital skills. As patrons become more comfortable, specialists can introduce them to the many free computer training programs and learning resources available through Delaware Libraries including in-person classes. This project is an initiative of the Division’s Social Innovation Team.
“Libraries are proud to expand their digital literacy specialist supports this summer with a presence in 21 Delaware Libraries,” said Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian of Delaware. “The digital landscape is ever evolving, and the Delaware Libraries stands at the ready to help Delawareans navigate AI, software skills, social media concepts, and more.”
There is no appointment needed for a meeting or to ask a question to a Specialist.
The Specialists are trained to support many concepts, including:
- Essential Software Skills
- Personalized Assistance
- Workplace Technology
- AI – Understanding & Help
- Basic Computer Skills & Classes
- Social Media Help
- Navigate Internet, Avoid Scams
- Using Tech in Daily Life, Device Help
- Learning Express, Northstar Certification
- And Much More!
Visit DelawareLibraries.org/Digital to view a full schedule of Specialists. For more services visit DelawareLibraries.org/GetConnected!
Delaware Libraries offer specialty library cards for every age group, including a My First Delaware Library Card for birth to age 5, a Super Library Card for children ages 6–12; a Teen Delaware Library Card for ages 13-17 and Delaware Library cards for everyone.
Sign up for a Delaware Library Card today! It’s Easy! It’s Free! It’s Online!
Instructions in Spanish are also available. (En el sitio web de las bibliotecas de Delaware se pueden encontrar instrucciones en español para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca gratuita de Delaware)
Programming celebrating the Delaware Libraries’ 125th anniversary will continue throughout the year.
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Talk & Film Bring Delaware’s Revolutionary Story to Life at Archives’ First Saturday Program – State of Delaware News
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will host a special First Saturday Program featuring a presentation and a screening of a new documentary exploring Delaware’s pivotal role in America’s founding.
The event will begin with a shortened presentation of Independence or the Bayonet, examining the critical days leading up to July 1776 through the perspectives of Caesar Rodney, George Read, and Thomas McKean.
Following the presentation, attendees will watch Caesar Rodney’s Ride: The Story of Delawareans and the Declaration of Independence, a new one-hour documentary presented by the Delaware Heritage Commission. The film explores Caesar Rodney’s legendary overnight ride to Philadelphia and the important role Delawareans played in the fight for American independence.
This special program is part of the Delaware Public Archives’ ongoing Delaware 250 educational programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlighting Delaware’s unique contributions to the nation’s founding.
The program is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Delaware Public Archives or to learn more about upcoming events and programs, visit archives.delaware.gov.
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