Hummingbird

Anna's hummingbird

‘The Hummingbirds’ Gift’ sings the praises of this ‘superlative’ bird

Environment

Writer Sy Montgomery had the opportunity to rehabilitate two orphaned hummingbirds. The experience reminded her that “miracles happen all the time” and that these fragile yet fierce birds are “a great symbol of hope.”

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Hummingbirds in the Canyon

Nature stories

Arts, Culture & Media

Citizens on the Watch for Hummingbirds

Missed Connection in the Rockies

The World

BirdNote® /Hummingbirds See Red

Hummingbirds are attracted to red but researchers have found it’s not just color that attracts them to flowers. A female Xantus Hummingbird.

Humans and Birds: A New Pairing

Sy Montgomery’s new book, “Birdology,” celebrates the relationships between humans and birds.

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Mark Cutkosky

Environment

Stanford University roboticist Mark Cutkosky talks about a new trend in engineering known as “biomimetics” in which engineers try to utilize principles drawn from nature in their designs.