If you’ve spent any time reading birdwatching forums or talking to backyard enthusiasts, you’ll notice a recurring frustration: commercial birdbaths are simply not designed for hummingbirds. Most birdbaths are built for medium-to-large songbirds like cardinals or robins, featuring deep basins filled with 2 inches of standing water. But for a […]
If you’ve ever watched a hummingbird zip right past a standard pedestal birdbath without stopping, you’re not alone. A reader recently reached out with a sentiment shared by many backyard birders: "The Nova is not available anymore. And the Stokes is inferior because one is unable to clean the reservoir...
If you’ve ever looked out at your backyard and seen a tiny, orange-red blur zipping through the air like a miniature fighter jet, you’ve likely crossed paths with the Allen’s Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin). Affectionately known as the "tiny flame" of the Pacific coast, these dazzling little birds are a staple
Save the "Tiny Flame": How to Help Allen’s Hummingbirds in Your West Coast Backyard
The coastline of California and southern Oregon is the domain of a tiny, intensely energetic marvel: the Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin). Often overlooked by the casual observer due to its diminutive size and a close resemblance to its cousin, the Rufous Hummingbird, the Allen's is a species of remarkable endurance,
The Ruby and Green Comet: A Profile of the Allen's Hummingbird
Southern Arizona is unequivocally the premier destination for hummingbird enthusiasts in the United States. This region, a sprawling landscape of sky islands, deep canyons, and lush riparian corridors, acts as a dynamic biological crossroads, earning it the well-deserved nickname "America's Hummingbird Capital." While most parts of the U.S. might regularly
In the enchanting world of backyard birding, the ultimate dream is to get a hummingbird to feed close to you. It’s an intimate, breathtaking experience—a moment where you feel a direct connection to one of nature’s most incredible creatures. There are types of hummingbird feeders that make this a reality
To the casual observer, the hummingbird is a figure of delicate grace, a shimmering, nectar-sipping jewel flitting harmlessly from flower to flower. Yet, beneath this fragile veneer lies one of the most aggressive and highly territorial birds in North America. For their size, hummingbirds are absolute dynamos of defensive fury,
In the vibrant gardens, eucalyptus groves, and coastal chaparral of the U.S. West Coast, one bird stands out not just for its speed and tiny stature, but for its sheer resilience and dazzling, iridescent display: the Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna). Named for Anna de Belle Masséna, the Duchess of Rivoli,
The Dazzling Jewel of the West: Profiling the Anna's Hummingbird
For residents of the eastern and western United States, the hummingbird is an ephemeral vision of the summer. The arrival of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird in the East or the Rufous Hummingbird in the West signals the end of spring, and their swift disappearance by late summer marks the beginning of
The annual northbound migration of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is one of nature’s most spectacular and widely tracked events in the United States. Spanning two months and over 2,000 miles for many individuals, this journey from Central America and Southern Mexico to the eastern half of the U.S. and
The Jewel’s Journey: Tracking the Ruby-throated Hummingbird’s Spring Arrival
The return of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is one of the most anticipated events of the North American spring. These dazzling, iridescent jewels, the only hummingbird species to breed east of the Mississippi River, undertake an astonishing 500-mile non-stop flight across the Gulf of Mexico from their Central American
Actions to Take Now to Attract Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Next Spring
The United States, a land of vast ecological diversity, is home to a magnificent array of avian wonders. Among the most enchanting are the hummingbirds—tiny, iridescent dynamos that embody nature's artistry and engineering prowess. Known for their astonishing aerial acrobatics, lightning-fast wingbeats, and vibrant, metallic plumage, these "flying jewels" hold
The Dazzling Jewels of the Sky: Hummingbird Species of the US
