Hummingbirds typically beat their wings up to 80 times per second and are often busy during the spring foraging for insects, nesting and searching for a mate. As it might be hard for some to imagine, these high-speed birds do actually take time to rest by perching on a nearby twig or small tree branch. […]

As the summer months approach, hummingbirds are a top backyard visitor among avid birders. If you have a hummingbird feeder, or numerous hummingbird feeders in your yard, it is no secret how quickly these active birds can drink your feeders dry. While store-bought hummingbird nectar is a great solution to easily keep your feeders full, […]

It might be a surprise to some, but these tiny birds embark on one heck of a migration, and often alone, unlike most birds that travel in flocks. There are only a select few species of hummingbirds that actually do migrate, but those that do can migrate for thousands of miles. Backyard birders, with some […]

This has probably happened to most of us; particularly those of us who live in a rural setting. We find birds that have been wrongly trapped inside our homes, sheds, garages and other structures and we need to find a way to safely and quickly remove them back outside. The same is true for hummingbirds, […]

Wondering how and why your hummingbird feeders leak? Here are 5 possibilities - and solutions! 

Feeding hummingbirds in your yard can be a truly magical experience, as these unique birds are not always seen by most in everyday life. Know typically for their one of a kind “humming” sounds made by their quickly beating wings, these birds also come with quite the glossary of technical terms and descriptions to describe […]

As hummingbird numbers continue to increase in your area due to the large migration north this spring, make sure you make the most of this opportunity and make your backyard hummingbird friendly! There are a wide variety of hummingbird feeders on the market today to choose from, and choosing the right one should benefit both […]