Hummingbirds sitting on a branch

Hummingbirds have started migrating back to North America 

Every year, hummingbirds migrate thousands of miles from North America to Central America  Every year, some hummingbirds migrate thousands of miles from North America to Central America. During migration, hummingbirds will fly during the day and will stay low just above tree tops. The Ruby-throated hummingbird can migrate up to 3,000 miles from North America to …

March Mythologies: March’s Birth Bird, Birthstone, and Birth Flower

March’s birth bird is the Robin—symbolizing resilience, renewal, and growth March’s birth bird is the robin and is a sign of the return of Spring. The robin symbolizes renewal and growth. March’s birth flower is the Daffodil—symbolizing friendship, love, and new beginnings March’s birth flower is the daffodil which symbolizes friendship, love, and new beginnings. …

Barnyard Buddies…Fun Facts About Farm Friends

Pigs can breathe through their butts Pigs can breathe through their butts. So can mice and rats! Scientists discovered this by researching alternative methods for ventilators traditionally used to pump oxygen to the lungs. Turns out, oxygen gas via the anus into the intestines worked in reoxygenating blood. Source Ventilating the rectum to support respiration …

Moon rising behind a leafless tree at twilight

Full Moons of 2026

Traditional names for each full moon in a year often come from various sources, including Native American, Colonial American, and other North American folklore. These names were used to track the seasons and often reflect the nature or activities common during that time in the Northern Hemisphere. Here is a quick guide to the names …