“As warm weather draws migrating birds back to North America, many of us start watching the yard a little more closely—hoping to spot one of nature’s most dazzling visitors. Hummingbirds, with their jewel‑bright feathers and lightning‑fast wings, are small, swift, and famously hard to catch in action. The good news? It doesn’t take much to attract…
Homes and Gardens – 5 Easy Ways to Make Your Balcony Hummingbird-Friendly
“During their spring migration, hummingbirds fly thousands of miles across land and sea to make it back to their breeding grounds in the US, passing through multiple cities on the way. Hummingbird sightings in urban areas are pretty common, and there are simple ways you can help them by making your balcony safer and more…
Audubon – UCF Knighthawk Audubon Campus Chapter Brings Nature Journaling to Campus
When planning their upcoming semester of activities, the officers of Knighthawk Audubon – the campus chapter located at the University of Central Florida — threw around different ideas. Birding, of course; walks in nature; but what about folks looking for a gentler introduction to birding? Two of their officers — Vice President Si Zhang (a Conservation Leadership Initiative alum) and Treasurer…