“During their spring migration, hummingbirds fly thousands of miles across land and sea to make it back to their breeding grounds in the US, passing through multiple cities on the way. Hummingbird sightings in urban areas are pretty common, and there are simple ways you can help them by making your balcony safer and more attractive to these winged beauties…

‘Growing flowers in planters on your balcony is a great way to welcome hummingbirds,’ says Erika Zambello, communications director, National Audubon society. ‘Hummingbirds especially love cardinal flowers, jewelweed, and trumpet honeysuckle.'”

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