Did you know that some species of hummingbirds spend the winter in Louisiana and other states in the southern United States? Yes, species such as Rufous, Black-chinned, Broad-tailed, Calliope and Buff-bellied migrate from the western U.S. to spend the winter in the south. This lens will tell you more about being a winter hummingbird host and about the different species that you may see.

Hummingbirds are amazing! Every summer we have these jet propelled fighter pilots zipping and zooming through our yard. The buzz of their wings and the grace to hover as they seem to defy gravity by flitting from flower to flower is awe inspiring. They love any flower that is red and they are quite inquisitive. Watch out if you have on a red flowered shirt.

Every bird-watcher recognizes the male Northern Cardinal, but many people know nothing about its nesting and courtship habits. We have been able to observe and photograph most of the mating behavior of our beautiful Northern Cardinal. This lens should give you some insight into what happens in a Cardinal's nest and also into how to attract this lovely bird into your own backyard.

The tiny Ruby-crowned Kinglet is one of our favorite winter residents. Being just a little bit larger than a hummingbird, you would think that this bird would be shy, but it's not. These lovely little nymphs are in perpetual motion as they travel through the forests in mixed flocks of Carolina Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, Downy Woodpeckers and Brown-headed Nuthatches.

This lens has helpful tips for how to best study and approach the MCAT, specifically the biology portion of it. The best resources are highlighted and reviewed.

Bird droppings can cause diseases in humans, erode building materials, and pollute the environment. This article shows you how to avoid the damage caused by pest birds and their droppings and how to safely clean up bird droppings without getting sick.

A personal account of dealing with Alzheimer's disease

This lens is a tribute to a strong, intelligent woman who struggles with an unforgiving disease - and to her kids (my uncles and mother) who fight to keep her life as fulfilling as possible.

The lens is written in chronological order: it's my experience of the starting of the problems and then how they progress.

This lens highlights the best MCAT books available to help someone succeed at the MCAT. These books are tailored to help with the biology portion of the MCAT as well as the rest of the test. There are many helpful tips for the best ways to study for the MCAT.

The Ring-billed Gull is a highly social bird. They occupy large colonies, especially during breeding season. They are a playful bird and can be seen dropping objects while flying just to swoop down and catch it again. They are also an opportunistic bird. They will steal food from other birds as well as unsuspecting beach goers.