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The Best Hummingbird Swings (Yes, They Use Them!)

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🎡 The Best Hummingbird Swings (Yes, They Use Them!)

When I first heard about “hummingbird swings,” I laughed. Birds don’t swing.

I was wrong.

Hummingbirds are extremely territorial. They spend 80% of their time perching on a high branch, guarding their feeder. A swing provides the perfect, unobstructed lookout tower.

If you place one correctly, they will claim it as their throne.


📍 Where to Hang It

This is the secret. You can’t just hang it anywhere.

  • The Spot: Hang it eye-level with the feeder, about 1 foot away.
  • Why: They want to sit right next to their food source to chase away rivals.

🏆 Top Picks

1. The Original Copper Swing

Simple, elegant, and rust-proof. The red bead at the top attracts them.

2. The “Fancy” Scroll Swing

If you want something that looks like art, these have decorative metalwork.

3. The “Two-Seater”

Rarely used by two birds at once (they fight too much), but gives them options.

📸 The Photo Op

Because the swing frames the bird perfectly and they sit still on it, this is the #1 tool for getting amazing photos.

Give them a seat!