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 ...

In a couple of weeks, ruby-throated hummingbirds will begin arriving in Georgia for their nesting season after overwintering in Mexico and Central America. That means many of us homeowners will be ...

While migrating hummingbirds may continue to trickle through for the next couple of weeks, the breeding population of black-chinned hummingbirds has quickly settled into nesting mode. Those of us ...

The calendar says that it’s winter. But for much of the natural world in coastal California, life is clearly awakening as abundant water and already lengthening days give their cues. Grasses are green ...

These erratic fliers hold special spiritual significance for many, and those drawn in by them have learned to hold still with ...

When most people think of bird nests, they picture a tea-cup-sized structure built of grass and twigs. Many nests, in fact, do resemble grassy cups, but the full range of bird nests embraces ...

We’ve passed the winter solstice and that means we’re on the way to spring and the gardening season. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon ...

Baby hummingbirds can be hard to find, but searching for them is worth it. They're an adorable reminder that tiny miracles are constantly happening in nature. One way to increase your chances of ...

According to the calendar, spring begins on March 20. According to many birds, it’s starting now. For birds, spring means the nesting season: song and courtship followed by nest construction and the ...