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The "Sticky" Truth: Why Hummingbirds Need Water to Survive Nectar

January 10, 2026JamesTheodore

We all love watching hummingbirds sip from our nectar feeders. It looks like a delightful sugary treat. But imagine if you drank nothing but maple syrup all day, every day....