Among the marvels of back yard wildlife, the hummingbird rates as an all- time favorite. Like tiny jewels that fly, hummingbirds are usually seen, often by chance, darting from flower to flower. And ...

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Clean, prep and hang up your feeders now — those tiny flying jewels have been spotted in Louisiana and more are on the way. Louisiana is on the hummingbird highway, and the best way for you to get ...

The ruby-throated hummingbirds are coming to town. Some already are here, but most will arrive in coming days, their numbers magnifying in mid-September. I began seeing male ruby-throats at my house ...

This design features six flower-shaped feeding ports and a 360-degree perch. I’ll admit—I’m a “bird nerd.” I have this app on my phone, Merlin Bird ID, that listens to and records the birdsong in my ...

I’ve planted lots of plants to attract hummingbirds. Now, I want to add a feeder. There are so many styles and designs. Because I want only one, I want to be sure it’s going to be a good one. Suddenly ...

BOB JONES OF THE DEEP CREEK AREA OF NEWPORT NEWS E-MAILED ME THE OTHER DAY TO TELL ME HE HAD SPOTTED HIS FIRST HUMMINGBIRD OF THE SEASON. “HE BUZZED THE POLE WHERE THE FEEDER USUALLY HANGS IN THE ...

Have you ever watched a hummer fly or hover in your backyard? Kathi and Michael Rock have, right in the city of Madison, Wis., where they have transformed their backyard from trees, shrubs and lawn to ...

Hummingbirds are among some of the most popular birds in the United States. Not only do they sport beautiful-colored feathers, but their tiny sizes and fast speeds continue to fascinate birdwatchers ...

You can also grow specific plants to keep bees attracted to (or repelled by) a specific part of your garden instead. Sugar syrup in your hummingbird feeder is irresistible to nectar-feeding bees. Of ...