To start inviting hummingbirds to your lawn, you’ll need to first prove that you have something worthwhile there for them. While a feeder can be tempting once they’re in the vicinity, plants are the ...

We are a society that fancies feeding birds. Some 59 million Americans participate in this backyard hobby and truly delight in it. In the process, we've learned that bird feeders aren't always safe.

Keeping a feeder up in winter can help hummingbirds survive when natural food is scarce, but it requires care. Feeders won’t stop birds from migrating, but they can support sick or overwintering ...