To witness dazzling displays of migrating hummers on the move, the western United States is the place to be during the warmer ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and ...

Rufous Hummingbirds fly 3,900 miles for one of the longest known hummingbird migratory flights from Alaska to Mexico. Other hummers that either fly through or reside in California are the ...

Rufous hummingbird. William Kees Today hummingbirds inhabit only ... In an elaborate courtship display, the Anna’s male flies upward 100 feet or more, then dives at around 50 miles per hour in a ...

Birds come in a wide variety of colors. Some feature relatively dull plumage, while others sport brightly colored feathers.

Of all the bird species that frequent backyard feeders, it is the smallest species that captivates my attention to almost a spellbinding paralysis as I watch them. While not after seeds or suet ...

Rufous Tailed Hummingbird hovering close to a birdfeeder ... A longer, sharper beak might give an edge in territorial battles or even impact a male’s display to a potential mate. The urban birds are ...

A Steamboat Springs resident for 52 years and a retired middle school science teacher, Winston Walker is among many ...

If you’re quick, you may see a hummingbird flitting around your garden or possibly hovering as it sips nectar. These tiny ...

To go unbothered while feeding, some female white-necked jacobin hummingbirds adopt a surprising tactic: mimicking the ...

I have many guy friends. Why don’t we hang out more? Credit...Illustration by Paul Sahre Supported by By Sam Graham-Felsen The last problem I ever thought I would have was loneliness. From grade ...