Hummingbirds can't get enough nectar – not only do they visit hundreds of flowers every day, but they often guard their favorite feeders and chase away any competition. But can sugary sips of nectar r…

It can be very exciting to see a new and unexpected guest at your feeders, but as more birds visit your backyard, how can you tell which is which?Get the Proper EquipmentThe first step in properly ide…

Hummingbirds are amazing backyard visitors, and while they are instantly recognizable because of their tiny size, hovering flight and needle-like bills, how can you tell which hummingbird is which? Ma…

Any yard, no matter where it is, how large it may be, what is planted there or how it is maintained, will attract at least some common birds. Sparrows, starlings, doves and pigeons are particularly un…

Have you ever wondered how the hummingbirds that visit your feeder can seem to tell if you use one brand of nectar instead of another? How can they taste the difference if they don’t have tastebuds?Th…