… vs. typical flowers for hummingbirds. Their field notes contained information on hummingbirds’ foraging rates at flowers and measurements of the nectar sugar concentrations; with this … the team was able to calculate the energetic profits that could be gained by a hummingbird foraging at either type of flower. What the team found was that typical and atypical flowers … than the other, and instead show considerable overlap in the energetic gain they offer to foraging hummingbirds. Many hummingbird conservation efforts focus solely on typical flowers. …
Type: Blog
… the critically endangered and federally listed rusty patch bumble bee (Bombus affinis) foraging at flowers at the Rogers Park Metra station in Chicago. Gruver’s unexpected observation …
Type: Research
… of understanding how and why interactions form and breakdown. Finally, we will consider how foraging energetics may drive potential interaction flexibility for some pollinators. 9:45 a.m. … of understanding how and why interactions form and breakdown. Finally, we will consider how foraging energetics may drive potential interaction flexibility for some pollinators. 9:45 a.m. …
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… Once hummingbirds find their favorite plants in your garden, they will spend days there foraging for food. In early May, before many annuals are in full bloom, gardeners can establish …
Type: Plant Info
… palette, you’ll be more successful. Choose a color and let it guide the process.” Backyard Foraging Don’t overlook your garden for sources of seed heads, pods, dried leaves, and colorful …
Type: Plant Info
… Have you noticed anyone foraging mushrooms lately? Building campfires? Baking bread? In these disorienting times, there’s …
Type: Blog
… and feed birds throughout the winter. Dawn and dusk are the two most active periods for bird foraging. There are many different food combinations that attract different types of birds. Beef …
Type: Plant Info
… on their abdomens, will attack other males who come in the vicinity of the female when she is foraging for nectar. Just opening on the gravel hill prairie is the pale coneflower (Echinacea …
Type: Blog
Ring in the holidays with an idea that smart gardeners can appreciate: do-it-yourself wreaths made from dried and everlasting plant materials. The Garden’s own “Martha,” program horticulturist Nancy Clifton, made several of the wreaths in Krehbiel Gallery and offers up three basic ideas for a single-subject wreath. Forage collection Forage in your yard and neighborhood all year long. …
Type: Plant Info
… (Monarda fistulosa). Photo credit: Nick Dorian. Golden northern bumble bees (Bombus fervidus) foraging on native field thistle (Cirsium discolor). Photo credit: Nick Dorian. Habitat Helper …
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