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Homes & Gardens
Sophie Edwards

Rick Steves' stunning porch accessory attracts hummingbirds to his yard – it's under $25 and adds a striking, sun-catching beauty to any outdoor space

Rick steves lecturing on a black background.

It's impossible not to be charmed by a hummingbird. From their fast-beating wings to their iridescent feathers and their tiny beaks, everything about the miniature creatures is strikingly beautiful and fascinating. Luckily, there are easy ways to invite the birds to your yard. For instance, travel writer Rick Steves has been a famous nature lover throughout his travels in Europe, and keeps this interest alive at home with a glass hummingbird feeder.

He explained how he attracts hummingbirds to his yard in an interview with The Strategist. Steves stated: 'We live in Chihuly country here in Seattle, and everything in glass wants to be nice and artful' referencing famed glass artist, Dale Chihuly. He continued, 'As the sun’s going down, the sun cuts through that beautiful orange-and-red glass filled with that sweet water for the hummingbirds. It’s just beautiful.'

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