Lynn and John Taylor, of Peralta, are the winners of the June 2026 Yard & Garden Contest sponsored by the Valencia Extension Master Gardeners. As winners, they will receive a $100 cash prize plus a ...

Lenore Sammartino’s adorable photo of a baby robin tops this month’s contest. The Lombard resident writes, “First robin's nest with babies I've seen up close. Innocence at its best.” In the second ...

The best hummingbird feeders are small additions to your yard that can attract some of the most beautiful birds. Some smart bird feeder models even have cameras, so you can capture the exact moment a ...

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Hummingbirds have returned to New York. The very first ruby-throated hummingbirds were spotted within New York state by mid-April - two on Long Island and one in the Hudson Valley, according to ...

Topping this month’s list is Stefan Popovic’s fantastic photo of his friend Harris taking a spontaneous leap while grocery shopping. The Arlington Heights resident writes, “We enjoy going there a lot ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In an era of massive ...

Hummingbirds are back in Massachusetts, as the fast‑winged birds continue their annual spring migration. Ruby-throated hummingbirds were reported April 15 and 17 in the Central Massachusetts ...

Hummingbirds have started to arrive in Wisconsin during their annual migration. The birds have been spotted in southern and central Wisconsin, with a few sightings as far north as Sturgeon Bay, ...

Indiana's tiniest and perhaps most charismatic birds are on the brink of returning in full force from their winter down south. Dozens of sightings have been uploaded recently on citizen science ...