Whether sipping nectar from flowers and zipping through the air, hummingbirds are a sure sign of spring in California. The itty-bitty birds are busy breeding and building nests, which means there ...

Hummingbirds are in California in spring. Here’s how to identify species, where birds live and how to attract them to backyards and gardens.

Calliope hummingbirds are a tiny species found mostly in Northern California. According to eBird, the best time to see one is in the spring when they travel north, taking a different route for ...

The 20th century expansion of nectar feeders drove Anna’s Hummingbirds to spread across California—and transformed the birds along the way.

With plenty of artificial nectar available, Anna’s hummingbirds have expanded their range northward and their beaks have tended to become longer and larger ...

Look, listen and learn! Here's how to shoot amazing hummingbird photography that captures these birds' dazzling colors and ...

For me, these “flying jewels” are fascinating to watch for their beauty, iridescent feathers, tiny size and impressive speed and endurance.

Backyard feeders in California changed the shape of hummingbird beaks. Listen · 2:51 2:51. Transcript Toggle more options. Download; Embed. Embed <iframe ...

What to Know. Pasadena Audubon Society's Hummingbird Cantina; The feeders were based at Eaton Canyon Nature Center; the center was lost in the Eaton Fire, which began Jan. 7, 2025 ...

“This is really the peak season for observing hummingbirds,” one expert said. Hummingbirds are ‘on the go’ in California. Here’s what you’ll see and how to attract them ...

California’s Anna’s hummingbirds adapted relatively quickly. Researchers saw changes over the course of just about ten generations. Though we often think of evolution as happening slowly, ...