The Shopwada Journal

Hummingbirds

Species ID guides, backyard how-tos, seasonal birding and gift ideas — written by the Shopwada Field Team.

Audubon's Ruby-throated Hummingbird plate beside Shopwada's watercolor hummingbird illustration
Bird Guides

Ruby-throated Hummingbird: Male vs. Female, Migration & Feeding

The only hummingbird that nests across most of the East weighs less than a nickel and crosses the Gulf of Mexico. Here's how to tell males from females — and when to...

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Audubon's Ruby-throated Hummingbird plate beside Shopwada's watercolor hummingbird at a red flower
Backyard

How to Attract Hummingbirds: Feeders, Flowers & Placement

The right nectar, the right spot and the right flowers. A practical, season-by-season plan for bringing hummingbirds to your yard — and keeping them safe.

4 min read