Yes, He looked just fine, probably very comfortable with people nearby.
Re Hummers, I use a 4 to 1 ratio 1/4 cup sugar to 1 cup water. I boil my water in the microwave, too. I think the sugar dissolves much better. Sometimes I make a large container but I don't like to put my feed out cold so if I have refrigiated it I let it sit and come up to room temps before I put it out. I like what I call the flying saucer feeders. I think they are easy to clean and some of them have a built in ant trap. Like this one
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CSH7VA/
