Native flowers bring more than color to a backyard bird sanctuary. They provide nectar, insects, seeds and protective cover while making the garden more resilient and alive. Learn how to choose flowers suited to your region—and turn one small garden bed into hardworking habitat for birds.

Hummingbirds are among the most extraordinary birds in North America—tiny, brilliant, and capable of incredible migration feats. This guide explores their natural history, how to attract them responsibly, where they nest, migration patterns, and what humans can do to help hummingbird populations flourish.