A hummingbird is perched on top of a stick, in front of a green backdrop - Jiri Vlach/Shutterstock Hummingbirds — of the Trochilidae family — are avians unique to the Western hemisphere, and have a ...

There is nothing as beautiful as the sight of hummingbirds dancing and flitting from flower to flower in your own backyard. These wonderful creatures are small but mighty, infamous for their ...

Hummingbirds are one of the most fascinating and beautiful creatures to watch in your garden. Follow these tips to welcome ...

For the price of a pound of coffee, you can add to your morning cup of java one of nature’s most sublime creations — ruby-throated hummingbirds. Yes, it’s that time of year when hummingbirds return to ...

Hummingbirds are making their way north across Michigan – and they’re always hungry. These mighty little birds need to eat every 10 to 15 minutes and visit between 1,000 and 2,000 flowers per day ...

Most gardeners know the excitement that comes with seeing a tiny hummingbird zip in and out of the yard. While feeders are a fantastic way to bring more of these fast-flying creatures onto the ...

Hummingbirds are migratory birds that spend their winters in warm regions. In spring they fly to more temperate climates, and in autumn they return to their winter homes. In various parts of the ...

This spring, our native coralbean, Erythrina herbacea, in our Brevard Discovery Garden (BDG) received numerous visits from hummingbirds. I know this because the tree is full of seed pods, which are ...

It has been said that the two best things about having guest at your home is (1) before they get there and (2) after they leave. This reminds me of gardeners who want to attract wildlife to their ...

Flame Acanthus is a heat-loving hummingbird magnet that brings a fiery color to your garden. Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii is the choice for our area and is on the Permian Basin Master ...