This spring’s first ruby-throated hummingbirds have finally arrived in Massachusetts. To celebrate, here are five beautiful portraits of these birds from past editions of our Photo Contest. Also, you can report your sightings and find answers to some frequently asked questions about hummingbirds.

2011 Photo Contest Entry © Phil Sorrentino

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Sue Collura

2011 Photo Contest Entry © Katharine Wall

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Jonathan Elcock

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Paul McCarthy

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Things are finally greening up. Some of our beautiful native blooms have emerged, and more are on their way. To celebrate, here are five flower portraits from past editions of our Photo Contest.

Bloodroot, 2010 Photo Contest Entry © Greg Pronevitz

Marsh Marigold, 2013 Photo Contest Entry © Jennifer Garrett

Round-lobed Hepatica, 2010 Photo Contest Entry © Chris Buelow

Dutchman’s Breeches, 2013 Photo Contest Entry © Dorrie Holmes

Red Trillium (Stinking Benjamin), 2012 Photo Contest Entry © Tom Walsh

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