In 1985, an odd-looking hummingbird appeared at a local couple's feeder. Since then, dozens of other rufous hummingbirds have appeared.

Even though the drought this summer has been a huge setback for my garden, crisping up the lilacs and other shrubbery and will most likely result in a sub-par foliage season, one flower that has ...

James Vancouver / Getty Images Rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) eating from flowers in a garden. When we see these birds they are typically migrating through Sonoma . (James Vancouver / Getty ...

Hummingbirds are a reminder to appreciate and discover the wonder of nature. Throughout my time studying hummingbirds they have taught me many lessons. I have learned about the sounds they make, where ...

I’ve been noticing more than one ruby-throated hummingbird at my feeder recently. Two, sometimes even three, sharing the feeder. None of these have the ruby-throat of an adult male. So, these are ...

Rare birds tend to create massive excitement among birders, even if the bird in question isn’t massive. Such is the case with a very rare (for Ohio) hummingbird that appeared in a Clintonville yard in ...

Hummingbirds may have started migrating to Central America and Mexico, but there are still events celebrating the pollinators. Forest Preserve District of Will County presents its annual Hummingbird ...

This Earth week I’m giving thanks for all the magnificent hummingbirds I’ve watched this spring. These little beauties are worthy of our admiration; let me tell you why. The diminutive warm-blooded ...

Planting hummingbird friendly plants isn't just about pretty flowers: You want a mix of blooms and food sources. That's why ...