Connecticut, one of the first official US states, has a plethora of different habitats where many bird species can make their home. There are hundreds of different birds in Connecticut, of all different colors and sizes, but one type of bird is much less common than the others: the hummingbird. Hummingbirds are the smallest bird…
West Virginia is known for beautiful natural sights: mountains, rolling rivers, and gorgeous leaf colors when summer changes to fall. It isn’t just the world of West Virginia itself that is spectacular, though. It’s also the wildlife, including birds! This state has so many vast forests that it’s a given that West Virginia has a…
From Ancient Egypt to Ancient Rome, and even today, birds and their appearances in our lives have sparked inspiration and meaning that differs from bird to bird. One of the most significant birds you can see is the owl, and this bird is even more consequential if it’s a white owl. Seeing a white owl…
Birdwatching, whether it’s being done out in the forest with only the trees to keep you company or from the comfort of your porch where you can see all the bird feeders you’ve filled, is a relaxing and rewarding hobby. In the beginning, you’re sure to see the usual common birds for your area, maybe…
Hummingbirds are beloved staples of spring and summer, and with the right flowers and hummingbird feeders, you can attract these tiny birds to your domicile over and over again. Hummingbirds have great memories and will always come back to places they know that will offer them something to eat, but what if the nectar you…
Hummingbirds are some of the most desirable animals to attract to your garden. Not only are they pollinators that will help your flowers thrive, but they are also colorful and exciting to watch. Most gardeners know that there are two main things needed to draw hummingbirds: a nectar-filled flower and/or a nice full hummingbird nectar…
Once the snow has thawed and all the birds of spring start to appear, hummingbird feeders will show up on porches, trees, and gardens everywhere. Any avid bird watcher will treasure the sight of this enigmatic tiny bird species, but hummingbirds can also be notoriously picky about where they choose to feed and hang out….
Hummingbirds are some of the tiniest and most delicate birds on the face of the Earth, and it’s hard to imagine that there is a point in their lives where they are even smaller! On average, a hummingbird egg is about the size of a coffee bean or small jelly bean. Hummingbirds are so diminutive…
With their nearly invisible, buzzing wings and flickery movements, hummingbirds seem to never stop moving. When we see these enigmatic miniature birds, it’s often for a second or less, and it appears that they are always in flight. Just like other birds, though, hummingbirds have to stop to sleep, but the way they sleep is…
