A naturalist friend, when needing to kill some time on expeditions, has a favorite question for his guests: Can you name the three birds that hover in flight? Most people come up with birds like ...

Hummingbirds are synonymous with spring, and for many Rhode Island gardeners and bird watchers used to temperamental New England weather, looking out the window to see these hard-working pollinators ...

After tracking the hummingbirds as they came north back in spring, it's now time to say goodbye as they head back down south for the season. While some hummingbirds start their journey as early as ...

Each year, thousands of species participate in migration for a variety of reasons: to find more abundant food sources, escape harsh weather conditions, or head to breeding grounds. It is estimated ...

Here at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, we are getting ready for our annual Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza on Sept. 13 and 20. The fall Ruby-throated Hummingbird migration has already begun, so we’ve ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are in the midst of their collective mid-spring migration north, meaning bird-watchers in Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania will soon be able to observe the ...

As summer winds down, the Ruby-throated hummingbird, New Jersey’s primary hummingbird species, is making its annual migration to warmer climates. According to the Rutgers Agricultural Experiment ...

Hummingbird feeders in yards or gardens can provide a safe place to attract the birds. Michigan is preparing to welcome hummingbirds back in spring 2025. Michigan hummingbird lovers can start ...

Hearing that humming next to you? If you catch a quick enough glance, you might be able to spot a hummingbird buzzing around your yard. These small birds are in the midst of their springtime migration ...