Hummingbirds are wonderful, tiny birds that migrate twice a year. First, they leave their winter homes in Central America and South America to travel north. Some months later, they leave their northern breeding grounds and head back south. Hummingbirds typically arrive in Vermont in mid-April and leave in September. Males arrive a few weeks before … Read more
Everyone loves hummingbirds! When you see that familiar flash of color in your garden or at a window, it always seems to be just as thrilling as your first time spotting one, doesn’t it? If you’re looking to amp up those ornithology skills, it’s helpful to know the differences between male and female birds. After … Read more
I love seeing hummingbirds in my yard. I plant flowers that attract them and try to keep them happy and healthy when they visit. As a big fan of hummingbirds, I’ve spent a lot of time looking into the good and bad ways to attract hummingbirds. If you also love hummingbirds, you’ve probably considered putting … Read more
Hummingbird feeders are a great way to attract hummingbirds to your yard or garden. But there are some things you should keep in mind to keep your local hummingbird population healthy. After all, you don’t want to create a situation where hummingbirds associate your backyard feeders with the nasty taste of spoiled, fermented nectar! Does hummingbird … Read more
People have a lot of mixed feelings about blackbirds. After all, they can be gorgeous, and their songs can be fascinatingly complex. At the same time, the blackbird family is diverse enough that some of them have terribly grating, offputting songs. Plus, they are known for being very aggressive. Blackbirds have even been known to … Read more
Blackbirds don’t have a great reputation. After all, their behavior can scare away the songbirds you love! Blackbirds tend to be territorial and aggressive, and they can fight with other birds and each other. What kinds of blackbirds should you be on the lookout for in Arkansas? There are about ten different blackbirds that show … Read more
Is there anything more delightful than looking out your window and seeing a tiny hummingbird darting from flower to flower? Hummingbirds are a joy to countless Americans, including people in Mississippi. These colorful creatures are some of the smallest birds on earth, and it can feel like quite a treat for a hummingbird fan to see … Read more
In the early spring, people across much of the US start looking forward to the arrival of hummingbirds! These delightful little birds bring so much joy to so many people. They are often brightly colored, and as one of the smallest birds on the planet, it can feel like a special treat to see one … Read more
What’s not to love about hummingbirds? They’re delightful, tiny, and colorful. When they show up in your garden or yard, it really starts to feel like summer! Hummingbird watchers in Michigan are fortunate to have a lengthy hummingbird season as well as the potential to see several different varieties. Some states have as few as … Read more
There are a lot of great things about living in South Dakota. The landscape is beautiful, and South Dakota is home to multiple National Parks and National Recreation Areas. Nature lovers thrive in South Dakota, which is home to beavers, wild turkeys, bighorn sheep, elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, prairie dogs, and wild horses. The … Read more