When I do use dish soap I always rinse very thoroughly before refilling but I’ve read that dish soap isn’t actually necessary. What’s the right answer: soap or no soap?

I just want the birds to be happy and healthy :)

Tempe, AZ

The video is kinda meh because of how well he had blended in, but my goodness MY EXCITEMENT at seeing a whole other type of hummingbird while in vacation in Cancun 🥹💞

Come on down!

Tempe, AZ

Juvenile Costa’s looking spiffy

Friend took this picture of my black chinned hummingbird that shows up every year.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds doing their best to imitate ferocious dragons. Southeast Texas, Oct 1 2026.