For decades now, local naturalist Jim Gilbert has been providing his observations of the great outdoors. Here are a few area ...

Well, we have about one month or so to take advantage of watching our only species of hummingbird east of the Mississippi River, the ruby-throated hummingbird. With the shortening amount of daylight ...

There’s no mistaking the dizzying display of a hummingbird’s wings as it zips around from flower to flower looking for nectar. But often, that same frantic action is used to chase other hummingbirds.

It's just about time to say goodbye to the local hummingbirds as they will soon be leaving Rhode Island to begin their trek south for the winter. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the only hummingbirds ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — As summer winds down, North Carolina is once again on the flight path of one of nature’s most fascinating travelers: the ruby-throated hummingbird. These tiny birds, weighing less ...

This month I’m heading to southeast Arizona in pursuit of birds — hummingbirds, in particular. It’s the best time of year for it, despite the heat. I hope to raise my hummingbird life list to 14 or 15 ...

After at least a dozen summers with only a lonely hummer or two, it's finally a hummingbird year! My cup runneth over with delight as I hang out feeders every other day for my first-time-ever large ...

The flash of a tiny bird darting through your backyard—iridescent green, a throat like a jewel, wings buzzing like a bee—signals the presence of one of New Jersey’s most beloved summer visitors: the ...

If you’re quick, you may see a hummingbird flitting around your garden or possibly hovering as it sips nectar. These tiny birds are marvels for reasons beyond what you might already know. The most ...