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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush –– unless it’s a hummingbird. Then it could actually cost you a $500 fine or six months in prison, according to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of ...
Tiny hummingbird nests, with their coffee-bean-size eggs, are a tempting treat for predators. But a new study finds that hummingbirds have evolved a clever approach to home security: They use ...
Hummingbird nests are designed to be stealthy, but these are the signs to look for if you think you might have a hummer family nesting in your yard. House Digest.
Tiny hummingbird nests, with their coffee-bean-size eggs, are a tempting treat for predators. But a new study finds that hummingbirds have evolved a clever approach to home security: They use ...
It may be small but it’s smart. Researchers discover that a hummingbird will build its nest close to a hawk’s to safeguard its eggs and take advantage of the predator’s presence.
I walk by a patch of wild blackberries before I enter the woods. During the second half of August, with the passing of blueberries and raspberries, these juicy berries are a great delight. More ...
IT'S A WONDER that Rita Walker ever saw the tiny hummingbird constructing her nest on a pine tree branch over Trant Lake. Both the lichen-covered nest and the little female blend in with the ...
A hummingbird’s nest doesn’t need to be as large as other birds. Chicks only stay in the nest for about a month before learning to fly. During that time, mama and her babies have plenty of space.