Watch the birdies

Patrons at Jet Nails Plus don’t have any problem passing the time while their nail polish dries. They watch the hummingbirds.

OK to feed hummingbirds in September

By Dennis Sherer Staff Writer Feeding hummingbirds is a popular activity in the Shoals for residents who enjoy luring the colorful birds to their yards.

Tucson Oddity: House with gargoyles has soothing purpose

Gargoyles, angels and cherubs line the roof of the home of Eric Cuestas-Thompson and Michael Bamba. The 50 statues, painted gold, copper and bronze, resemble sentinels on watch in a quiet neighborhood just south of East Speedway and east of North Alvernon Way.

Alabama news links: University of Alabama renovates historic Gorgas House; man killed in ATV accident; Decatur hex ...

The University of Alabama is spending about $750,000 to renovate one of its oldest buildings, a Ragland man is killed in an ATV accident, a rare white hummingbird is spotted in north Alabama, a Gadsden girl battles cancer (with video) and more news from across Alabama.

‘You can see yourself in nature if you look closely’

Out of land that had been practically condemned by water well contamination in the 1980s, Jesse Smith has made a sanctuary for birds and other wildlife.