Every July, thousands of backyard birders notice the same puzzling thing. The feeder is spotless, the sugar water is fresh, ...

If you're preparing for a long summer trip, add hummingbirds to the checklist. Learn how to safely feed hummingbirds on your ...

The same sugary nectar that attracts hummingbirds to a hummingbird feeder can also lure unwanted guests like bees and wasps. While these insects are important pollinators, they can deter birds if ...

Catching sight of a hummingbird always feels like a small miracle. "Look! A hummingbird!" you might exclaim to whomever you're with—or even just yourself. And how can you not? They're so dainty and ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Even when one pays close attention to the events transpiring outside, some details can go “unseen” for a while. You might see something without taking a moment to let it “land,” and then it becomes ...