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Hummingbirds as Desert Pollinators
Traveling thousands of miles on their migration, hummingbirds bring genetic mixing to a variety of plants, which in turn helps grow stronger, more robust plants.
hummingbirds • botanists • keystone species • mobile genetic dispenser • rufous hummingbird
Traveling thousands of miles on their migration, hummingbirds bring genetic mixing to a variety of plants, which in turn helps grow stronger, more robust plants.
hummingbirds • botanists • keystone species • mobile genetic dispenser • rufous hummingbird
Tiny Terrorists
There's a charming folk tale from the Pacific Northwest which says that Rufous Hummingbirds migrate north in the springtime on the backs of Canada Geese, and that they return south in the fall by the same method. Charming as it is, it's just mythology. Furthermore, from what I've seen over the past couple of weeks in my backyard, I doubt the geese would put up with the little terrorists, nor would the hummingbirds permit the geese to invade their territory long enough to climb onto their backs!
hummingbirds • attracting birds • rufous hummingbirds • migration
There's a charming folk tale from the Pacific Northwest which says that Rufous Hummingbirds migrate north in the springtime on the backs of Canada Geese, and that they return south in the fall by the same method. Charming as it is, it's just mythology. Furthermore, from what I've seen over the past couple of weeks in my backyard, I doubt the geese would put up with the little terrorists, nor would the hummingbirds permit the geese to invade their territory long enough to climb onto their backs!
hummingbirds • attracting birds • rufous hummingbirds • migration
Winter Jewels
Over-wintering hummingbirds can help cure the winter doldrums!
hummingbirds • backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • nature
Over-wintering hummingbirds can help cure the winter doldrums!
hummingbirds • backyard birdwatching • bird feeding • nature
Observation and Drawing What You See
In this article, I'll explore the importance of good observation skills as well as drawing what you see instead of what you think you see.
nature • drawing • journal • birds • humminbirds
In this article, I'll explore the importance of good observation skills as well as drawing what you see instead of what you think you see.
nature • drawing • journal • birds • humminbirds
Late Winter/Early Spring (When Everybody Goes to Mexico)
Although winter continues, early signs of spring are beginning to appear in my yard.
backyard birdwatching • gardening • bird feeding • travel
Although winter continues, early signs of spring are beginning to appear in my yard.
backyard birdwatching • gardening • bird feeding • travel
Bird Watching Sites in Arizona
This is a great place for bird watching and for viewing wildlife in Arizona. It is a rich habitat that springs right out of the Sonoran Desert.
birdwatching arizona • hassayampa river preserve • rare birds • arizona wildlife • shadywalkingtrails
This is a great place for bird watching and for viewing wildlife in Arizona. It is a rich habitat that springs right out of the Sonoran Desert.
birdwatching arizona • hassayampa river preserve • rare birds • arizona wildlife • shadywalkingtrails
Favorite Birds for Children to Observe
Children love to spot a bird they recognize and can tell something about. Baltimore Orioles, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and sparrows are favorites with bird watchers.
common birds • backyard birds • favorites • favorite birds • woodpeckers
Children love to spot a bird they recognize and can tell something about. Baltimore Orioles, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and sparrows are favorites with bird watchers.
common birds • backyard birds • favorites • favorite birds • woodpeckers
First Days of Spring
Late March brings a transformation to the natural world in our backyards.
spring • backyard birdwatching • gardening • bird feeding.
Late March brings a transformation to the natural world in our backyards.
spring • backyard birdwatching • gardening • bird feeding.
Hummingbirds Arrive!
Hummingbirds arrive in Central Virginia. What I feed them, what plants attract them, and the types of hummers you may find in your neck of the woods.
hummingbird • feeders • feeding • enviroment • garden
Hummingbirds arrive in Central Virginia. What I feed them, what plants attract them, and the types of hummers you may find in your neck of the woods.
hummingbird • feeders • feeding • enviroment • garden
March: Spring Training
This is a good time of year to start learning to identify birds by their songs. Most migrants have not arrived yet, and local residents are starting to sing. Join me in spring training!
bird songs • birdwatching • birdathon • audubon society
This is a good time of year to start learning to identify birds by their songs. Most migrants have not arrived yet, and local residents are starting to sing. Join me in spring training!
bird songs • birdwatching • birdathon • audubon society
The Colors of Home - Part 1
The author's affectionate look at the rainy Pacific Northwest.
pacific northwest • rain • oregon • birdwatching • nature writing
The author's affectionate look at the rainy Pacific Northwest.
pacific northwest • rain • oregon • birdwatching • nature writing
The Salmonberry - Pacific Northwest Beauty
The salmonberry bush is a native of the Pacific Northwest of North America. It is a beautiful addition to a stream side garden and is a good way to attract hummingbirds.
salmonberry • rubus spectabilis • stream garden • streamside garden • pacific northwest native plants
The salmonberry bush is a native of the Pacific Northwest of North America. It is a beautiful addition to a stream side garden and is a good way to attract hummingbirds.
salmonberry • rubus spectabilis • stream garden • streamside garden • pacific northwest native plants
To Everything There Is A Season
I know that in a couple of months I am going to be thinking wistfully of long summer mornings and evenings on the back deck, sipping tea while I watched the baby jays and the baby robins test new flight feathers. It will be cold, and rainy, and I'll quickly grow tired of having to carry an umbrella everywhere I go. I'll even have to wear socks, after endless weeks of bare feet and sandals. But however much I may complain, I'll never grow tired of the always-changing pattern of the seasons, illustrated beautifully by the changing behaviors of the birds and animals right here in my backyard.
autumn • backyard birdwatching • season changing
I know that in a couple of months I am going to be thinking wistfully of long summer mornings and evenings on the back deck, sipping tea while I watched the baby jays and the baby robins test new flight feathers. It will be cold, and rainy, and I'll quickly grow tired of having to carry an umbrella everywhere I go. I'll even have to wear socks, after endless weeks of bare feet and sandals. But however much I may complain, I'll never grow tired of the always-changing pattern of the seasons, illustrated beautifully by the changing behaviors of the birds and animals right here in my backyard.
autumn • backyard birdwatching • season changing
Bird Lower Cataract Lake Near Denver, Colorado
An hour from Denver, Summit County is a skier's paradise. In summer, this lake and river-rich high country is an ideal place to look for resident and migratory birds.
birding lower cataract lake near denver colorado • summit county colorado • breckenridge and keystone colorado • bird watching in summit county colorado • green mountain reservoir colorado
An hour from Denver, Summit County is a skier's paradise. In summer, this lake and river-rich high country is an ideal place to look for resident and migratory birds.
birding lower cataract lake near denver colorado • summit county colorado • breckenridge and keystone colorado • bird watching in summit county colorado • green mountain reservoir colorado
Hummingbirds!
There are so many fascinating facts about Hummingbirds! They never cease to amaze and dazzle us! Though they have been around for who knows how long, there is so little that is really known about them. Could this be why we are so intrigued by them! Read some of these fascinating facts!
hummingbird • attracting • facts
There are so many fascinating facts about Hummingbirds! They never cease to amaze and dazzle us! Though they have been around for who knows how long, there is so little that is really known about them. Could this be why we are so intrigued by them! Read some of these fascinating facts!
hummingbird • attracting • facts
Wildlife of Southeast Alaska
Southeast Alaska is one of the most wildlife-rich regions of North America and home to some of the continent's most iconic species.
alaska wildlife • southeast alaska • inside passage • alaska whale watching • alaska nature
Southeast Alaska is one of the most wildlife-rich regions of North America and home to some of the continent's most iconic species.
alaska wildlife • southeast alaska • inside passage • alaska whale watching • alaska nature
Birding Catalina State Park in Arizona
Catalina State Park lies just 25 miles north of downtown Tucson. Birding is great here any time of the year, but fall brings the added attraction of migratory birds.
fall birding in arizona's catalina state park • arizona state parks • birding in arizona • bird-watching in arizona • birding near tucson arizona
Catalina State Park lies just 25 miles north of downtown Tucson. Birding is great here any time of the year, but fall brings the added attraction of migratory birds.
fall birding in arizona's catalina state park • arizona state parks • birding in arizona • bird-watching in arizona • birding near tucson arizona
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