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B.C. wildlife advocates warn about dangers of improper hummingbird feeding

A hummingbird on Vancouver Island is now unable to feed because its tongue has become impaired.
Fungal spores germinate on the bird's tongue because people mix honey or sugars other than plain white sugar in feeders.
A veterinary technician from Comox Valley advised via Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society's Facebook page that hummingbird feeders should be filled with a solution made by dissolving plain white sugar in water at a ratio of one portion sugar to four portions water.
The technician warned against using honey, organic, raw, brown, powdered, or artificial sugars and toxic red liquids, and stressed regular feeder cleaning and mixture replacement every few days to prevent fermentation.
This case highlights that improper feeder use risks hummingbird health and survival, underscoring the need for correct feeding practices.

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