The concern is that many fewer ruby-throated hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) have been seen recently. You must be logged ...

The researchers came across this discovery through the use of picocam, a 3D-modeling technology that Mansfield developed, ...

The solstice marks the shortest day -- and longest night -- of the year, when the earth reaches the point in its annual ...

Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.

Seeing hummingbirds delight at backyard feeders is one of the many joys of birders across the South, but making sure they are kept happy–and staying at your feeder–can be an overwhelming thought.

A sight to see late in the summer is a hummingbird moth. Sometimes, they’re also called hawk moths or sphinx moths. Whatever you call them, they are fun to observe. The various names all come from the ...

The small deciduous tree commonly called a "Mimosa" in the U.S. is known by many common names, including Silk Tree, Pink Siris, Persian Silk Tree and others. These attractive little trees are best ...

When the sun dips behind the foothills and the day’s heat finally relents, a different kind of garden magic begins. The buzzing of bees fades and butterflies settle in for the night, and an unseen ...

Moths are an important part of the food web and serve as pollinators. Creating moth-friendly habitats involves planting pale-colored, native plants and providing shelter. Resources like the Xerces ...

It is not at all uncommon for me to see some fairly interesting things on my regular morning walk down to my Thinking Chair. I do my best to remember to scan my surroundings as I mosey along, but I ...

The name clearwing comes from the fact that there are sections of the moth’s wing that are transparent, like a dragonfly. The hummingbird part comes from the moth’s flight among flowers. / PHOTO BY ...

The new species is widely distributed throughout the eastern Mediterranean, including Croatia, Greece, Cyprus and Turkey. Photo by Peter Huemer Alpine Entomology With its “striking appearance,” the ...