Honey is a natural sweetener and resistant to microorganism growth, so it should be ideal to make fresh, nutritious hummingbird nectar, right? Wrong! While honey can be delicious, using it in nectar c…

Backyard birders feel privileged when any birds take up residence in their yards, but there's an extra special feeling when that feathered resident is a hummingbird. But how often can we expect these…

Bees, hornets and wasps love nectar as much as hummingbirds, but stinging insects are not generally welcome guests at nectar feeders. Not only can insects contaminate nectar so it is unsuitable for th…

The dawn chorus is the beautiful sound of spring, but why is it so important to birds, and which birds join the choir?Why Morning Songs MatterBirds sing for many reasons – attracting a mate by showing…

Many different flowers can bring hummingbirds to your yard, but do you know which blooms are truly best to bring flocks of hungry hummers to visit? Plant these top blooms in your yard and you'll be am…