There are easy and safe perches for hummingbirds on The Spruce.

While perching in your yard will provide a resting place for desirable birds, it will also be a great place to look at hummingbirds.

A perch is more than just a place for a bird to take a break, and hummingbirds use perches for many different purposes.

The best perches are high and open so the view is not blocked by leaves or other branches.A hummingbird will return to its perch often, and will even chase other birds away from the perch before it settles down again.

Natural perches are found in hummingbird's favorite feeding territories or near their nest.Thin, clean branches or twigs are the most popular perches.The bird can perch on the side of the branch or at the very tip, depending on how it is oriented, and they will sway with the breeze.

Pruning away dead branches and new growth is not a good way to provide natural hummingbird perches.Watching where hummingbirds prefer to perch can help you preserve those favored spots, and leaving several perches available at different heights will accommodate more birds' tastes.

It's easy to add supplemental perches for the birds if your landscaping doesn't include hummingbird-friendly perches.Adding small twigs to a brush pile can attract a hummingbird.An artificial perch can be created by using thick and stable wire to wrap around an existing branch.Hummingbird accessories such as miniature swings add instant perches to any yard, and decorating these artificial perches with red wire or beads will help draw the birds' interest.

Birds have a choice if they position supplemental perches near hummingbird flowers or feeders.If there is enough space for the bird to see the area nearby, the perch will be more attractive.