Join the Christmas Bird Count Make your holiday season extra-special this year and do something important for bird conservation by participating in the Christmas Bird Count. Every year from December 14 through January 5 people around the world get outside and count the birds in their area or even just their yard. When […]
Blog Category: Hummingbirds
Keeping Hummingbirds Safe
Keeping Hummingbirds Safe Photo Credit: Deborah Rivel Everyone loves feeding hummingbirds! It’s easy to do and they return the favor by returning repeatedly to your backyard. There are some specific safety issues you should keep in mind when feeding hummingbirds. Our readers have asked us about two specifically which are common potentially fatal […]
Cuban Bee Hummingbird in Action!
Whoa! Fabulous Slo-motion of a Bee Hummer in action from National Geographic. Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/NGM/videos/10155540538188336/?hc_ref=ARS0ost7tcA-fms-M4oxhFQCs1LeZOk2uHUiH4zbZhI5KrM8rYx6KL-vTsRt8lvgD48&pnref=story
Why Hummingbirds Are So Cool
Hummingbirds are definitely cool. Maybe its their size, Bee Hummingbird Photo Credit: Deborah Rivel or some of the extraordinary iridescent colors, or maybe their extreme energy. Ever wonder how fast they can fly or breathe? What they weigh? How long they live? Fret no more! All this and more can be found in 25 Fun Facts […]