If you only lived in one town your whole life, someone could say you were “endemic” to that area. Endemic means to be limited to a certain place. Scientists sometimes use this word to refer to animals ...

Hummingbirds are amazing little creatures only 3 to 5 inches tall. About 15 species of hummingbirds live in the western United States. If you’ve ever seen the tiny birds, you know they are fast fliers ...

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Type “hummingbird rescue” into any search engine, and the top results will lead you to Terry Masear, a healer for all feathered things that whiz and dart and zing. People seeking such help have ...

In late summer in Colorado, it's not uncommon to see brightly colored hummingbirds snacking at backyard bird feeders as they migrate south for the winter. The tiny birds that make Colorado their home ...

Red valerian, also known as Jupiter's Beard, is a low-maintenance plant that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The plant's bright color and tubular shape provide ideal feeding conditions for ...

It's a bit early to start seeing hummingbirds in New York, but they have begun their spring migration into the southern U.S. states and will continue to make their way north over the next few months.

Nurseries are well stocked for Mother’s Day, and fuchsia hanging baskets are great choices for spots in the shade in Western Washington. The Olympian The end of June is a good time to fertilize your ...