Ruby-throated hummingbird
The Bird Guide
What is the Spiritual Meaning of Hummingbirds?
Hummingbirds are associated with a wealth of spiritual and symbolic meanings. They are creatures of joy, traveling from flower to flower in search of nectar. To the Aztec, hummingbirds were a symbol of love; to the Maya, they were messengers…
How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden
If you’re a birdwatcher, chances are you’ve noticed hummingbirds darting around your yard. If you enjoy their presence but want others to enjoy it too, this article is for you! With just a small change to your backyard or porch,…
When Should You Put Up & Take Down Hummingbird Feeders?
Hummingbirds are delicate and feisty little birds. They come to us in the springtime, in numbers that can be staggering. Their colors are so intense and their flights so fast that it’s hard not to be amazed by these little…
Can You Keep A Hummingbird As A Pet? Truth REVEALED!
Hummingbirds are one of the most beautiful and fascinating of all the birds. Flitting around like tiny living pieces of jeweled fabric, hummingbirds are among nature’s most elusive creatures. But what about keeping a hummingbird as a pet? Can you…
Should You Feed Hummingbirds in the Winter?
Hummingbirds require disproportionate quantities of nectar or sugar water to fuel their high-energy life style. Flowers provide their food naturally, but when temperatures plummet, these sources dry up or disappear altogether. In these cases, artificial sugar water feeders assume a…
Do Hummingbirds Need to Perch?
Hummingbirds are amazing creatures who seem to live a life of ease. They live their whole lives in the air, never touching the ground except to rest their feet on something. But do hummingbirds need a perch at the feeder?…
Amazing Facts About Hummingbirds You Did Not Know
Each spring in many parts of North America, as the snow melts and the days get longer, we eagerly await the return of hummingbirds. Hummingbird feeders are retrieved from storage, washed, and filled with nectar. We hang them outside in…
Hummingbird Nests
When do hummingbirds build nests? In general, hummingbirds mate and nest at the times of year when flower blossoms are abundant, although in tropical areas where food is available year round, the breeding season is less predictable. Hummingbird nests are…
Which Flowers Attract Hummingbirds?
Trumpet vines are a perfect choice, but can be very tricky to control as they will take over your fence, trellis or even your yard in no time. Still, they are so beautiful, and seeing the hummers delight makes these…
