A hummer was feeding at the flowers.
he's a real hummer when it comes to getting new clients for his advertising agency
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Ideally, place the feeder about 4 to 6 feet above ground, which is where hummers are naturally searching for flowers.—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 June 2025 When hummers contract fungal infections, their tongues swell and become difficult to retract.—Benji Jones, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Many commenters also mentioned adding a bubbling fountain accessory to further increase the chances of attracting hummers.—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025 The appearance of wandering cats and birds of prey can deter hummers from visiting feeders.—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hummer
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