Have you ever noticed fewer hummingbirds at your feeder once summer winds down?I’ve watched that change over nearly a decade of birdwatching here, and the patterns are interesting. Ruby-throated hummingbirds—New…[...]
Spring in New Mexico brings an incredible variety of hummingbirds.Ruby-throateds are seen here, but the real stars are species like the Broad-tailed, Black-chinned, and Rufous Hummingbirds. Calliope and even Anna’s…[...]
If you live in Texas, you already know hummingbirds are more than a seasonal treat. Several species migrate through the state, but the Black-chinned Hummingbird is the most common breeder.…[...]
Have you ever noticed the first hummingbird hovering at your feeder in spring? In Georgia, that visitor is almost always the Ruby-throated Hummingbird—the only hummingbird that breeds in the state.…[...]
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only hummingbird that breeds in Missouri. Most arrive in April as flowers start to bloom and the days warm up. They spend summer feeding, nesting,…[...]
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species that regularly breeds in Ohio, making it the most common backyard visitor. They arrive in the state in mid to late April, stay…[...]
In Indiana, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species you’ll reliably see each year. These tiny birds usually arrive in late March or April after their long migration from Central…[...]
In Massachusetts, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species you’ll reliably see each year. These tiny birds arrive in late April or May after migrating thousands of miles from Central…[...]
While a human’s sleep routine might involve a comfortable bed and a set pattern, the nocturnal habits of a hummingbird are a matter of life and death, driven by an…[...]
Hummingbirds have the highest metabolism of any warm-blooded animal on the planet, a biological furnace that requires a near-constant supply of fuel. To an observer, it might seem like they’re…[...]