When I penned last week’s column on river otters, I did a little more research to confirm that all my info was accurate. I knew otters fed primarily on fish, but I didn’t know that they can also feed ...

Look for a ruby-throated hummingbird in eastern states in summer. See what males and females look like and learn how to feed ...

Each year, thousands of species participate in migration for a variety of reasons: to find more abundant food sources, escape harsh weather conditions, or head to breeding grounds. It is estimated ...

Hummingbirds generally evoke thoughts of warm weather and summer. Mostly, that would be correct, but the times, they are a-changin’. Of the 16 hummingbird species that nest in the U.S., only one ...

Red flowers instantly draw the eye with their bold colors, and inspire displays of stupefied awe with their beauty. Jewel-toned hummingbirds seem to share the same sentiment. Celebrated as a keystone ...

We’re almost at the end of October and violets are still blooming in the yard. To date, where I live in southern Northampton County, we’ve only had one overnight frost. In spite of that, though, a lot ...

More western species show up when they are migrating, and the ruby-throated hummingbird sometimes will stay longer than usual. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are typically the only species of hummingbirds ...

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It may not feel quite like it, but the seasons are shifting in South Texas. As daylight decreases, primordial urges prevail, and the world’s smallest ...

Walks in my yard have gotten quieter lately. Many of the wild songsters that serenaded my morning routines for the past few months have moved on or are preparing to do so. Fall migration for birds is ...