For many people, spiderwebs are synonymous with Halloween decorations and hard-to-reach spots that need dusting. For hummingbirds, they're a little piece of home. That's because these tiny birds use ...

Dad had a saying. “I won’t let it whip me.” He prevailed over stubborn bolts, obstinate lawn mowers, welding projects and just about anything that crossed his path, except one small, elusive critter.

Judging by the photos that readers sent in of nests in their yards, hummingbirds have an affinity for wind chimes. And mobiles. And just plain odd places you wouldn’t expect to find a bird nest. Their ...

Have you ever wanted to create a hummingbird nest box? After all, hummingbirds are fascinating to watch, but coaxing them to nest in your garden or outdoor space takes a little more thought than just ...

DEAR JOAN — For the past three years, I have had an Anna's hummingbird build a nest in an olive tree outside a front window. It has been heartbreaking to see her lack of success in raising her chicks ...

DEAR JOAN: I accidentally cut off a very high fern frond not knowing there was a tiny nest attached. It has an egg in it. I believe it is a hummingbird nest. I don’t know what to do with it. I’m ...