Hang feeders in shady, open spots 4 to 6 feet high, near trees or shrubs for quick cover. Space multiple feeders out of sight to avoid hummingbird squabbles. Turn off outdoor lights at night and mark ...

Should you use a glass or plastic hummingbird feeder? An expert weighs in on safety, cleanliness, and what's best for ...

Hummingbirds hover near our doorstep. More birdwatchers aim to attract hummers to feeders than any other bird. The primary guideline for feeding hummers is “Do no harm.” Really? How can we harm ...

The art of backyard enchantment: Rick Steves on using color, light, and a simple feeder to welcome hummingbirds into your ...

While many people associate feeders with the start of spring, hummingbird migration depends heavily on geography and weather ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Hummingbirds run on sugar. Sweet nectar powers their tiny, furious bodies and ...

Hummingbirds are useful pollinators and can be delightful backyard visitors. Though many flowering plants are attractive to hummingbirds, many people choose to install hummingbird feeders to attract ...

Want to see hummingbirds this spring? A feeder could bring them to your yard. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are making their way across Michigan as they migrate northward to their breeding grounds. They ...

Would you like to feel like Disney's Pocahontas and attract a majestic hummingbird or two to your Delaware home this spring? Here's what you need to know about when hummingbirds will migrate to ...

Q. We have several hummingbird feeders that we put out every day during spring and summer in Clarksville, Tennessee. We have been doing this for several years and have had dozens of visiting birds.

It's always such a treat to catch a rare sight of a hummingbird. If you keep an eye on your feeder at this time of day, your odds of spotting one will go up.

Beginning in March, the ruby-throated hummingbird migrates from the Gulf Coast to southern Canada. Here's how you can improve your chances of seeing one.