18 Small Birds in Alaska: Wonders in The Last Frontier
Alaska is a state most well-known for its wildlife, including its huge moose, grizzlies, and eagles. But what about some … Read more
Alaska is a state most well-known for its wildlife, including its huge moose, grizzlies, and eagles. But what about some … Read more
From sunny San Diego to the northern national forests and from the tall Sierras to the Pacific coast, California is … Read more
In November, the United States Fish & Wildlife Service announced possible plans that could include the removal of hundreds of … Read more
The avian world is full of variation, from huge birds with massive wingspans to tiny hummingbirds. In this variety, the … Read more
When it comes time to buy your first pair of binoculars for birding – or even if you’re purchasing binoculars … Read more
Calibrachoa, also known as Million Bells, is a genus of flowering plants with impressive, deep flowers mostly native to South … Read more
You may think you know a lot of bird names, but even if you know every single North American bird, … Read more
From the Romans to the ancient Egyptians, verbena has been believed to carry supernatural and divine properties, and it continues … Read more
Dahlias are favorites of gardeners, with their potentially huge flowers returning each year as garden perennials. Even in cold climates, … Read more
Snapdragon plants feature bright, beautiful flowers that make them a favorite of backyard gardeners and hummingbirds alike. Popular snapdragons belong … Read more
Not all flowers are popular with hummingbirds, including many that are extremely popular with gardeners across the globe. Roses, marigolds, … Read more
While all birds are fun to see, there’s something special about seeing a colorful bird outside of the norm, especially … Read more
Bird watchers are constantly in search of flowers to feed their backyard hummingbirds, from tried and true hummingbird favorites to … Read more
Tennessee is home to 18 different species of sparrows throughout different parts of the year, playing host to year-round residents … Read more
There are about 100 species of plants in the genus Fuchsia, the majority of which are native to tropical or … Read more
Hibiscus plants are popular flowers for many reasons – their flowers are used to flavor teas and other drinks, they’re … Read more
Hummingbirds are known for many things, including their diminutive size, rapid wing beats, and their diet, which includes nectar from … Read more
Despite their small stature, hummingbirds are territorial birds, especially when protecting food sources and their nests. While this aggression is … Read more
If you put out hummingbird feeders, it won’t come as a surprise that bees and wasps also enjoy sugar water, … Read more
Hummingbirds are so familiar to bird enthusiasts in the Americas that it almost seems unfathomable that there isn’t a single … Read more
Lavender is a favorite of many gardeners for its pretty purple flowers and strong floral scent. While it’s not likely … Read more
The Americas are home to over 80 species of wren, but only four are likely to be found in New … Read more
Even though you rarely see it, hummingbirds can open their long bills. Hummingbirds are most commonly seen by humans at … Read more
The avian world is full of variety in shapes and color, and in no group of birds is that more … Read more
Wrens are among the songbirds that many bird watchers don’t always take time to identify – they’re little, brown, and … Read more
Wrens are secretive little brown birds of the mostly New World family Troglodytidae. Two of the most familiar are the … Read more
Wrens are a family of over 80 birds, from the family Troglodytidae. In that family, the vast majority occupy Central … Read more
Wrens belong to an almost exclusively new world family of 88 birds, Troglodytidae, of which nine are native to North … Read more
Foxglove plants are among the top flowers for hummingbirds, and the relationship between these pollinating birds and these tubular flowering … Read more
The greatest tool possessed by most birds is its bill (or beak). It can be used for accessing and eating … Read more