Beginning in ancient times, weathervanes have had several different meanings throughout the world. Nevertheless, in spite of time, distance and native lore, the basic use of a weathervane remains the same. A weathervane is the tool to find out the direction the wind is moving from. Weathervanes are frequently placed on rooftops. The cockerel is the traditional design to top a weathervane. Also common to the weathervane design are “pointers” or sections of the weathervane that designate the compass directions. Other styles for weathervanes are such things as arrows, ships plus other animals.  

The word “weathervane” really means “weather flag.” This is for the reason that the word “vane” comes from the Anglo-Saxon word “fane,” meaning “flag.”  The first recorded weathervane idea came from the Tower of Winds in Greece. The Romans even had weathervanes. In the 800s, it was decreed by the pope that all churches ought to have a cock on its roof to remember Jesus’ prophecy of Peter’s denial.  The weathervane also goes by the name “wind vane” plus “weathercock.”  Discover more about hummingbird weathervanes here.

Are you tired of paying alot of cash for a hummingbird feeder? Rainy day can be a a lot fun, and encourage recycling! Collect things to be used, wash bottle and plastic tub thoroughly and rinse well. Be sure any soap is removed, dry thoroughly. Cut four small pencil sized holes in lid of plastic tub.You can cut more if desired. Next measure the bottle opening and cut hole in middle of tub lid a little bit smaller, you want a cosy work! If there’s a retainer ring, take it off and pop tub lid into ridge where the ring was. Place tub lid carefully around bottle opening, plus tape if opening is too large. Place lid on tub, and use ribbon for string around Top of feeder( Bottom of bottle) to make a hanger. Food coloring may be added to water mixture, but is simply not necessary. Using a brightly colored bottle of plastic tub will attract more Hummingbirds. Parental supervision required when using scissors. Add sugar plus water plus combine thoroughly, hang outside and enjoy feeding you new flock of hummingbirds.