That flash of color. The telltale buzzing. When hummingbirds come to visit, it's a joyous time of year. Providing these sweet little birds with nectar in a feeder is a popular way to bring them close ...

When our hummingbirds leave in the fall, I'm always sad to see them go. You probably know the feeling right? Looking out your windows and not seeing the tiny birds flitting around leaves a bit of an ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – One children’s author is encouraging people to join in her 2025 Hummingbird Habitat Challenge. Shannon Green, known professionally under the penname Sparkles, created this ...

Fast, tiny, and fiercely energetic, hummingbirds are a pleasure to watch. They zip around with seemingly no effort at all, feeding on colorful, tubular flowers and splashing around in bird baths in ...

After several conversations during the last few weeks, I have come to realize that there is a prevalent misconception among many gardeners concerning hummingbirds. The idea is that if you hang a ...

Kristin Hostetter is the Head of Sustainability at Outside Interactive, Inc. and the resident sustainability columnist on Outside Online. Hostetter has worked as a journalist in the outdoor industry ...

The creation of a successful hummingbird habitat in your garden is easy. Like other birds, nature's answer to jet planes need food, water, and spots for nesting, roosting and perching. Hummingbird ...

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond of these gorgeous little birds, they help draw ...

Quick Take Ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate about 2,000 miles annually from North America to the Yucatan Peninsula and back ...

The male Allen’s hummingbird has warm rusty-orange flanks, breast band, face, neck, and tail, as well as a green back and crown. They often have a rusty-orange rump, and sometimes show rusty-orange at ...

For several years I’ve written about Morning Joe, a congenial little Allen’s hummingbird who seemed content to perch just a few feet away on a garden agave as I enjoyed my first cup of coffee. We ...