Planting trees that attract hummingbirds with thinner branches and stems for them to perch on is a good idea, for example a ...

Nest boxes are birdhouse alternatives that suit hummingbirds, who don't favor full enclosures. This DIY comes together with wood scraps and a few tools.

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond of these gorgeous little birds, they help draw ...

Ever wondered why hummingbirds aren't using your birdhouse? You might be surprised to learn that these teeny feathered garden visitors don't like to build nests in them. Instead, they construct ...

Judging by the photos that readers sent in of nests in their yards, hummingbirds have an affinity for wind chimes. And mobiles. And just plain odd places you wouldn’t expect to find a bird nest. Their ...

Dad had a saying. “I won’t let it whip me.” He prevailed over stubborn bolts, obstinate lawn mowers, welding projects and just about anything that crossed his path, except one small, elusive critter.

While migrating hummingbirds may continue to trickle through for the next couple of weeks, the breeding population of black-chinned hummingbirds has quickly settled into nesting mode. Those of us ...

Encountering a hummingbird can be quite the ethereal experience, but it tends to be brief, over in a flash, as the small flyer flits onto the next set of shrubs and you're left to crane your neck in ...