Santa Cruz Sentinel on MSN

Photo | Up close and personal with an Anna’s hummingbird

Anna’s hummingbirds, named after Anna Masséna, duchess of Rivoli, are native to western coastal regions of North America. The ...
Santa Cruz Sentinel on MSN

Photo | Flying jewel at UC Santa Cruz Farm

An Anna’s hummingbird forages in salvia growing at the UC Santa Cruz Farm. According to the National Audubon Society, “This ...
WUFT

Backyard feeders changed the shape of hummingbird beaks, scientists say

A new study suggests that Anna's Hummingbirds in the western United States are not only keeping up with human influence on their habitat, they're thriving. According to a recent study in Global Change ...
House Digest on MSN

The Low-Maintenance Shrub That Keeps Hummingbirds Visiting In Snowy Weather

This native evergreen shrub sprouts yellow flowers from midwinter to early spring and hummingbirds love its nectar. Plus, it ...
Star Tribune

Anna's hummingbird made a rare visit to a backyard near Farmington

Q: What was with the very rare hummingbird that was hanging out at bird feeders near Farmington in November? A: The bird-watching community was very excited about a hummingbird that dropped into the ...
Yahoo

Hummingbirds are ‘on the go’ in California. Here’s what you’ll see and how to attract them

Whether sipping nectar from flowers and zipping through the air, hummingbirds are a sure sign of spring in California. The itty-bitty birds are busy breeding and building nests, which means there are ...
Los Angeles Times

Ready to wing it? Roger’s Gardens plans ‘Hummingbird Summer’ event to benefit wildlife

With their quick-moving wings flapping up to 200 times a second while sometimes buzzing around and feasting on colorful flowers, hummingbirds can easily brighten a day. In addition to beauty, ...