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Attracting hummingbirds (and convincing them to stay a while)

Attracting hummingbirds (and convincing them to stay a while)

With forethought and some planning, you can have a clear and frequent view of these 3.5-ounce, dive-bombing, backward-flying, shimmering, drama-obsessed, and Ferrari-engine-powered birds. If that sounds like fun, here are some tips to attract them now and get them to linger for the season.

Don’t let Light Pollution Spoil Spring Migration—Turn out Those Lights!

Don’t let Light Pollution Spoil Spring Migration—Turn out Those Lights!

The spring migration for birds is happening NOW - from March 15 through May 31 our feathered friends are making their long journeys north. It is estimated that over 100 million birds fly over northern Virginia in the spring. Migration usually occurs at night, and many birds use the stars to navigate.