How Do Hummingbirds Navigate Thousands of Miles? The Science Behind Their Secret Compass

How Do Hummingbirds Navigate Thousands of Miles? The Science Behind Their Secret Compass

Every year, hummingbirds embark on epic migrations – some traveling up to 2,000 miles between Alaska and Mexico. These tiny birds, weighing less than a penny, face hurricanes, predators, and starva...

Spring is for Love: How Hummingbirds Prepare for Breeding Season (And How You Can Help!)

Spring is for Love: How Hummingbirds Prepare for Breeding Season (And How You Can Help!)

Spring isn’t just about blooming flowers—it’s hummingbird romance season! As these aerial acrobats return from migration or emerge from winter torpor, their focus shifts to one mission: raising the...

The Hidden World of Hummingbirds: From Backyard Wonders to Vanishing Treasures

The Hidden World of Hummingbirds: From Backyard Wonders to Vanishing Treasures

Calling all hummingbird lovers! Imagine: A creature smaller than your palm migrates 3,900 miles, hovers in the air like a feathered helicopter, and fuels its high-speed life with nectar and gnats. ...

Creating a Beginner Hummingbird Garden: Creating a Home for These Little Creatures

Creating a Beginner Hummingbird Garden: Creating a Home for These Little Creatures

Hummingbirds are nature’s living treasures—tiny, vibrant, and full of life. If you’ve ever dreamed of attracting these amazing creatures to your backyard, a hummingbird-friendly garden is the perfe...

How to prevent squirrels from "occupying" bird feeders

How to prevent squirrels from "occupying" bird feeders

For friends who love bird watching and often place bird feeders in the yard, they may have encountered such troubles: originally they wanted to provide delicious food for the birds, but squirrels o...