Two hundred and fifty years ago this Friday, the cry went out from Charlestown to Concord "The Redcoats are coming!" It just so happens that mid to late April is time for another red-splashed arrival.

Hummingbirds will soon be leaving Massachusetts to begin their trek south for the winter. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the only hummingbirds that commonly appear in Massachusetts. Despite their tiny ...

The hummingbirds are almost back to Massachusetts. The ruby-throated hummingbird is the only species that breeds in the Bay State. While they're tiny - they weigh less than a nickel – they make a huge ...

There’s one tiny, telltale sign of summer in New England that can easily be missed if you don’t pay close attention: hummingbirds. Ruby-throated hummingbirds typically return to Massachusetts in ...

A true treasure of the Americas, hummingbirds are a diverse family of more than 340 species, only 17 of which are found north of Mexico. They are also keystone mutualists, nectar feeders that have ...

Small but speedy. Tiny but aggressive. Little bodies, big appetites. Hummingbirds are a study in extremes. They are the lightest North American birds. Most weigh less than two pennies at 3 to 4 grams.

Identifying the types of hummingbirds that feed in your yard can be both fun and frustrating. Sometimes it’s simple, but in some places distinguishing between species be downright challenging. Much ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the only hummingbirds that commonly appear in Massachusetts. They generally leave by mid-September, with males usually leaving first. Mass Audubon recommends taking your ...