While the exact timing depends on region and species, hummingbirds generally nest during the spring and summer. A hummingbird nest is primarily made with smaller twigs, leaves, and plant fibers. They ...

Want more hummingbirds in your yard? Hummingbirds need bugs to eat, water, nesting material and places to perch.

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 ...

The only thing more incredible than how fast a hummingbird flaps its wings is how it builds its nest. These birds are masters of camouflage when it comes to construction. A nest is rarely found if ...

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 ...

The latest "Bachelorette" season was filmed at Hummingbird Nest Ranch instead of the normal mansion. Hummingbird Nest Ranch is a 123-acre property owned by billionaire Kieu Hoang. The property, ...

When most people think of bird nests, they picture a tea-cup-sized structure built of grass and twigs. Many nests, in fact, do resemble grassy cups, but the full range of bird nests embraces ...

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 ...