A backyard bird sanctuary is more than feeders and seed. Learn how to design a peaceful, bird-friendly habitat using water, native plants, nesting cover, safe feeder placement, and regional landscaping ideas that benefit birds, butterflies, and people too.

Hummingbirds may be tiny, but their lives are anything but delicate. From epic migrations and dizzying courtship dives to feeder squabbles and favorite flowers, here’s what their behavior teaches us — and how to turn your yard into a hummingbird haven.

Hummingbirds may be tiny, but their lives are anything but delicate. From epic migrations and dizzying courtship dives to feeder squabbles and favorite flowers, here’s what their behavior teaches us — and how to turn your yard into a hummingbird haven.