People who are new to watching hummingbirds often ask a very common question. They want to know what pregnant hummingbirds look like. It is an interesting question, but the answer surprises many people. Hummingbirds do not actually become pregnant the way mammals do. Instead, female hummingbirds develop eggs inside their bodies. When the eggs are…
People often ask a question that I hear a lot from backyard bird lovers. Do hummingbirds know who feeds them? After watching hummingbirds in my garden for many seasons, I can say their behavior is fascinating. These tiny birds notice much more than people think. They remember flowers, feeders, and even the places where food…
Early in the morning, I like to sit near my garden and watch the hummingbirds come in. The first bird usually arrives just after sunrise. It hovers for a second, then quickly drinks from the feeder before flying to a nearby tree branch. After many seasons of watching them, I have learned that keeping the…
Many people who keep hummingbird feeders ask the same question after watching these tiny birds for a while. Do hummingbirds know people? After years of watching hummingbirds in my garden, I can say something interesting. These birds may be small, but they are very aware of what happens around them. They notice movement, sound, and…
I spend a lot of time watching hummingbirds in gardens and quiet natural areas. If you sit still long enough near flowers or a feeder, you begin to notice how different each hummingbird can be. Some are common and visit every day. Others are so rare that bird watchers may wait years before seeing one….
I spend a lot of time watching hummingbirds in my garden. Early in the morning, I often sit near my feeder with a cup of coffee and wait for them to arrive. After a while, you begin to notice something interesting. The same birds often come back again and again. They seem to recognise the…