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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the temperatures drop and fall settles in, the charming hummingbirds of the US start to head south. This migration is part of their overwintering process, heading to warmer climes for the frostier ...

Hummingbirds are tiny and delicate, but don’t be fooled: They are among the most aggressive birds in the avian kingdom. Their territorial fury is especially aimed at other hummingbirds. Competition ...

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 ...

May is a tough month for bird writers. Every day brings another species passing through or arriving for the nesting season. Some days bring half a dozen or more of the FOYs, which is birding talk for ...

That flash of color. The telltale buzzing. When hummingbirds come to visit, it's a joyous time of year. Providing these sweet little birds with nectar in a feeder is a popular way to bring them close ...