Ruby throated hummingbird flying above purple flowers in garden. - Dansphotoart On Flickr/Getty Images With over 360 species, hummingbirds are a hot topic for birders, but they are also valuable ...

Want to turn your yard into a hummingbird hotspot? You don't need fancy feeders or exotic flowers -- just a ripe banana peel. While the standard hummingbird nectar recipe of one part sugar to four ...