Of Hummingbirds, Bees, and the Love of Nectar: What to Do When the Bees Won’t...
At first it was cute, this territorial squabble a very small bee was having with the hummingbirds at the nectar feeder. The bee was clearly enjoying the sweet goodness — probably a little too much, and...
View ArticleSmall But Tough: The Anna’s Hummingbird
If any bird is breathing a sigh of relief at this time of year, it’s got to be the Anna’s Hummingbird. After fighting over feeding stations all summer with the smaller but more aggressive Rufous...
View ArticleBird of the Week: The Rufous Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbirds have begun to arrive in the Pacific Northwest once again, heralds of spring I always look forward to seeing. On the other hand, I inevitably feel bad for the Anna’s Hummingbirds,...
View Article5 Must-do’s for Fall Backyard Birding
When I stepped outside to fill the feeders the other morning (the first of September, to be exact), I was pleasantly surprised to feel a slight chill in the air. I love summer, but all the heat and...
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