Not only do plastic feeders retain heat, but they are also more prone to bacterial growth. To keep your hummingbird nectar cooler during the summer months, you'll need to switch out your plastic ...

Aluminum foil doesn't absorb or hold onto heat, which is often why it's used in DIY insulation solutions. This means it could ...

To fill the feeders, I make my own nectar by heating one part white sugar with four parts water until the sugar dissolves. Resist the urge to purchase hummingbird food tinted with red dye ...

We have added new and updated information to our Runner-up section on Bird Buddy, and added the Netvue Birdfy Feeder 2 Pro AI to What to look forward to. You may not know the difference between a ...

An effective heating system is vital to keep you cosy in winter, but it can lead to big energy bills and an even bigger carbon footprint. Gas central heating is the most common type of home heating in ...

This doesn't mean, however, that you should pack up your hummingbird feeders quite yet. With the help of N.C. State University's Transylvania County Center, here's what to know about hummingbirds ...

Anyone can appreciate a hummingbird from an experienced birder ... "It is okay to leave your feeders up," she said.

A captive Anna’s hummingbird feeds while hovering before ... the bird shifts into “reverse gear”—and its beak slips out of the feeder. (Sources: Benny Goller and Doug Altshuler, University ...

In Arizona's Sky Islands, dry summers may be pushing some bird species away from traditional migratory routes.

Heating your home with fossil fuels such as natural gas, oil or LPG accounts for a big chunk of your carbon footprint. In the long term, the government plans to phase out fossil fuel heating systems.

When should the hummingbird feeders be taken down? Bird feeders should never be taken down if you want a shot at providing for the wintering hummingbirds. Please leave at least one feeder up ...

House finches, such as this adult male, can be common visitors to hummingbird feeders. By Gary Phillips For The Sun News The bird-breeding season continues in our area, although some species are ...