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Having a hummingbird grace your yard feels like a magical experience, like being visited by a fairy. Different kinds of hummingbirds can be found all across the United States, passing from South and Central America to Canada and the northern United States as they migrate with the seasons. If you are ready with a tasty snack, the spritely birds may stop to rest and feed in your yard, and you can watch their charming aerial acrobatics. You can buy hummingbird food at the store, but it is very easy to make with ingredients you have in your kitchen. How to make hummingbird food Experts agree that the best ratio for hummingbird feed is 4 parts water to 1 part white granulated sugar. A standard eight to twelve ounce store-bought feeder will use about one cup of water and a quarter cup of sugar, but you can make a large batch and store the extra in the refrigerator as well. “You do not have to boil the water,” said Fred Bassett, president of Hummingbird Research Inc.