If you’re quick, you may see a hummingbird flitting around your garden or possibly hovering as it sips nectar. These tiny ...

These are lichens. Lichens are non-destructive, living organisms composed of a fungus and algae living in a symbiotic ...

I observed a female chipping sparrow with something in it’s beak. It looked like short, fine pieces of tan, dry grass.

The nest expands as the chicks grow. Mother hummingbirds are adept at disguising their nests with moss, lichen, and other plant matter. This explains why their babies are so difficult to locate.

Set Up a Nectar Feeder Rowden shares that feeders are just as effective as plants in attracting hummingbirds to your yard, ...

Hummingbirds are like the chihuahuas of the bird world: they are tiny, territorial, tightly wound, and too cute. While there are 17 species that nest in the United States, most live near the border ...

What flowers or plants can I plant to attract hummingbirds?  —Bruce Palmer, Algonquin Seeing a hummingbird is always a ...

The typical hummingbird nest is about 1 and one-half inches in diameter (the size of a walnut shell), lined with plant down and secured with spider webs to cradle two pea-sized eggs.

Where to Plant Hibiscus for Hummingbirds Hummingbirds are tiny and if you want to watch them, it’s best to plant at least some of your hibiscus close to windows, decks, or patios.