I call nonbreeding species in our region "out-of-season, out-of-range birds." Maryland now has four documented nonbreeding hummingbird species on the state list: rufous, calliope, Anna's and Allen's ...

With their quick-moving wings flapping up to 200 times a second while sometimes buzzing around and feasting on colorful flowers, hummingbirds can easily brighten a day. In addition to beauty, ...