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When will our hummingbirds return in the spring? Check out the Spring hummingbird sightings sent in from visitors in U.S. and Canada The U.S. states are in alphabetical order. Canada is just below the states. Jump to your location. [A] [C] [D] [F] [G] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [Canada]
THE SIGHTINGS ARE LISTED BY DATE. THIS MEANS THAT YOUR CITY COULD BE LISTED MORE THAN ONCE. Send us any updated material about hummingbird species sightings in your state. Email your dates and location to be included on this list. If this link doesn't work, send to: birdwatcher@austin.rr.com Use this chart as a guideline. There are always variations in nature. You may never see some of the hummingbirds listed in your state. The dates for expected arrivals are approximations based on visitor input over the years. This information has not been prepared by an ornithologist and is not intended as scientific fact.

ALABAMA
Green Violet-ear Hummingbirds Buff-bellied Hummingbirds Magnificent Hummingbirds Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Black-chinned Hummingbirds			Anna's Hummingbirds Calliope Hummingbirds Broad-tailed Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds Allen's Hummingbirds
Alabama hummingbirds can be expected to arrive around mid-March. If you live on the coast, you can be the first to welcome returning hummingbirds to the states. Have those feeders and flowers ready early!
Location	Arrival	Species	Comments
Coosa Co.	3/01/02	Black- chinned	last year we had over 20 hummers. We live on a hill just above the Coosa River. I had to quit wearing a rose hair clip cause they kept buzzing my head and so did the bees, as I worked in my gardens. - Katherine Short
MAP OF ALABAMA COUNTIES (scroll down the page)
Clanton	3/22/01	Ruby- throated	Our first Ruby-Throated arrived on March 22. He is a male that is coming to our feeers. - Janey
Tuscaloosa	3/26/05	Ruby-throated	At about 6:00 a.m. on March 26, 2005, a male ruby throat visited the feeder on our deck in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It was the earliest sighting we have had. - Jim E.
Mobile	3/28/01	Ruby- throated	We saw the first Ruby-Throat of the season on our feeder. - F. L. & Family
Jackson County (NE)	4/08/01	-	I live in Jackson County, Alabama. North east, AL. I saw my first hummingbird of the year this morning and took time out to let you know. (continued below)
I have eagerly been awaiting their arrival and I am thrilled at seeing one, actually two, first thing this morning!!!! It was last year when I started putting feeders out so I wasn't sure when they would be here but now I know when to look for them. Last year we had at least 30 of them feeding at our feeders one time, that I could count anyways!! I took pictures of that last year... - Kimberly B.
Huntsville	4/9/05	Ruby-throated	(no message)
Hartselle	4/23/06	-	We saw our first Hummer of the year yesterday 4/23/06. We promply put out 2 feeders and witnessed 1 feeding. Looking forward to many more. - Bob O.
Hartselle	4/25/00	-	i saw my first hummer this morning 4/25/00 at 10:45 ---- until last year i had never had the pleasure of living in the country (continued)
-and what a beautiful sight to see these wonderful little creatures---i also saw my first blue bird (not blue jay) such a bold blue color he stayed around for a few minutes and was simply breath taking . - Charlotte B.

ALASKA
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Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Girdwood	4/29/05	-	I have seen a few hummingbirds outside my window on 04/29. Not sure which species, but I'm going to hang a feeder and investigate. I live in Girdwood, AK, on the top of the Kenai Penninsula, just south of Achorage. Anxious to see more, - Michael L.
ARIZONA
Allen's Hummingbirds Anna's Hummingbirds Berylline Hummingbirds Black-chinned Hummingbirds Blue-throated Hummingbirds Broad-billed Hummingbirds Broad-tailed Hummingbirds			Bumblebee Hummingbirds * Calliope Hummingbirds Costa's Hummingbirds Lucifer Hummingbirds Magnificent Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds * extirpated, no longer occurs in state
Hummingbirds can be sighted all year in some locations in Arizona. Look for arriving hummingbirds in March.
Location	Arrival	Species	Comments
NW of Phoenix	all year	-	Have hummers 365 days a year...........50 miles NW of Phoenix
Bella Vista	4/11/05	Ruby-throated	A male Ruby Throated Hummingbird arrived at our feeder today, 4-11-05, in Bella Vista, AR. - Patricia
Bella Vista	4/20/06	Ruby-throated	Our first Ruby throated humming bird arrived today 4/20/06 in Bella Vista, AR. Take care, - Joe H.
ARKANSAS
Green Violet-ear Hummingbirds Buff-bellied Hummingbirds Magnificent Hummingbirds Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Black-chinned Hummingbirds			Anna's Hummingbirds Calliope Hummingbirds Broad-tailed Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds
Arkansas hummingbirds can begin arriving as early as March but most will show up in April. Get your feeders and flowers set up in time for the early birds.
Location	Arrival	Species	Comments
DeQueen	3/25/03	Ruby- throated	DeQueen , Arkansas ...My ruby-throated hummimgbirds are always here by the 25th of March , sometimes before .I put out my feeder a few days before this date . I live in southwest Arkansas. - Novadean S.
North Central	4/02/00	Ruby- throated	Put up a feeder yesterday, April 1, 2000 and this morning our normal redthroated male has shown up. Waiting for his wife. - Dick B.
Bella Vista	4/06/01	Ruby- throated	Just like clockwork. My first hummingbird arrived on April 6th, 2001. The same date as last year. He was very hungry! I hope to see more in about one week. - Patricia
Bella Vista	4/06/00	Ruby- throated	(posted in 2001) Last year (2000) I had my first visitor return on April 6th. One Male Hummer. I am putting my feeder out today, March 30, 2001, just in case we have an early bird. - Patricia
Wynne	2nd week of April 2005	-	I live in Wynne, Arkansas on the ridge and wanted to let you know that I have seen my second Hummingbird for this week. I was not expecting them just yet, because we usually see them late April into May. I will be making my nectar today and getting ready to watch them while I sit on my porch swing. Sometimes they swoop so close to our heads we think we are going to get hit. They are a joy to watch. Thanks, - Tonya R. Luker
Bella Vista	4/15/02	Ruby- throated	The first male hummer arrived on a warm south breeze at 5 pm, a little late this year. We now await the arrival of the rest of the family. They are so much fun to watch. - Patricia
Springdale (Northwest)	4/21/02	-	Well I have finally seen my first hummer of the year....it was just now at 1:05p.m. in Springdale, Arkansas...was beginning to wonder....where are they...I am so excited - Rhonda C.
Pine Bluff, Jefferson County	4/22/05	Magnificent (?)	On Friday, April 22 (Earth Day) my husband was outside when a hummingbird flew around the corner and looked at him intently before flying away. We recently moved to Southeast Arkansas from Colorado and didn’t know to expect hummingbirds. We prepared a feeder and since then two hummingbirds have been visiting several times a day. I had not seen a hummingbird like this one but I am pretty sure it is a magnificent hummingbird from the description and photos I found on the web. Sandy T.
CALIFORNIA
Allen's Hummingbirds Costa's Hummingbirds Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Black-chinned Hummingbirds Broad-billed Hummingbirds			Blue-throated Hummingbirds Anna's Hummingbirds Broad-tailed Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds Violet-crowned Hummingbirds
Many California backyards have hummingbirds all year. Learn to expect the unexpected and be prepared to respond when you see those beautiful California hummingbirds.
Location	Arrival	Species	Comments
Redding	Winter 1999-2000	Newly arrived Rufous and Black-chinned	my hummers have been here all winter. Also have 2 new arrivals of last week. Rufous and Black chin. - Sheila
Fontana	Winter	read note	I usually have 10-12 birds in Winter months. Much more in Spring & Summer close to 30. Mostly Ann's, Black Chinned, Allen's Calliope, & Costa's. It's 2-1-01 and we still have 10-12 Anna's. - Pamela
Fiddletown	2/10/03	-	I was just on the website and was unable to provide my info to share on when I first saw a hummingbird in my area. If I may share this info with you, I am in Fiddletown, CA 95629 and I saw a couple of hummingbirds the past two days so I plan to put my two feeders up by the end of the week. - Charleen A.
Ventura	early Feb. (2000)	Rufous	My little Rufous is back already, was only gone from Ventura, Ca about 3 weeks. the Annas haven't shown yet - Micki M.
sunny southern California	2/19/00	Rufous	The female hummers are back in sunny southern California, 2 of the males always stay for the winter. I was talking on the (continued)
cordless phone out on my patio yesterday morning and she flew by my head, stopped in mid air and turned around as if to say "gosh i missed you", she had a mouth full of building material so I knew what she was up to. I don't have to look very far as every year for the past 15 years either she or the off spring have built a nest in the vines of a hanging pot right outside of my living room window. I feel I am blessed having the opportunity to see the entire building procedure. I watched her take spider webs and floating seeds from the trees that are starting to leave now. She takes a mouth full of webs and takes it to her leaf and I can watch her STOMP the nest into shape. I have told my husband she does this just for my pure enjoyment. In years past she has always laid 2 eggs, I beleive in only 2 of the years that they have been around, that the babies did not make it to maturity. We love watching them, from now until the babies leave the nest I probably will not get too much done as she expects me to keep an eye on the building progress and of course watching the babies grow. - Marilyn
San Diego	2/20/02	Rufous	Anna's are year-round. Allen's and Black-Chinneds arrive by mid-March. Costa's showed up in May - iColibri
Porterville	4/23/06	-	OBSERVATIONS: about 3 weeks ago we had 35 or more humming birds so many I went and bought 7 more feeders because they were atacking each other and became so a gressive I had to place a sign warning my visitors that my humming birds attack.
Any person who would dare to step foot on my front poarch was in for a real treat . my self and my husband were the only 2 people who could stand with in a foot and not be attacked we got some great shots with our camara. I did not know that the birds migtared now there are only 5 or 6 birds sticking around. 2 days ago my husband set in the house and watched as a humming bird came in our house and harvested spider webs out of our living room to build its nest I thought he was full of it until I came home and seen it for my self . The last time it came in it tried to get the webs from behind the curtian and got stuck in the corner of the window I had to get a towel to get it out I was afraid the it was going to knock its self out. I live in Porterville CA I would like to know where humming birds migrate to and when should I expect my beautiful birds to return I miss them for about 3 months I had a wonderful time with them and now Feel lost with out my flying wonders of nature. - Darla C. Ago 29 Porterville CA
COLORADO
Black-chinned Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds Broad-tailed Hummingbirds Less Common or Rare: Green Violet-eat Hummingbirds Magnificent Hummingbirds			Calliope Hummingbirds Blue-throated Hummingbirds Anna's Hummingbirds Costa's Hummingbirds Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Broad-billed Hummingbirds
As soon as more folks from Colorado send in their information, we'll get it posted!
Location	Arrival	Species	Comments
Why no listings for Colorado? I get dozens of hummingbirds during the summer from May until the beginning of September. Even when my feeders are frozen solid! Our nightime temps are around 20 degrees but I am still getting the odd hummer. Again, why no info for Colorado? I have been told by numerous people to take down my feeders, glad to hear I shouldn't! - See ya, Elizabeth - GOOD QUESTION ELIZABETH! We are waiting to receive more information from visitors!
Glenwood Springs	4/14/04	Ruby- throated	We saw our first Ruby throated hummingbird today in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Crawford	4/16/05	Ruby-throated	This will be our 19th year of feeding hummers. We usually have over 12 1-quart feeders out by the peak of the season. When the babies hatch we are refilling 2-3 times per day. It will be fun to see what this year brings! Curielle Duffy Camp Rock
CONNECTICUT
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds			Rufous Hummingbirds
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Connecticut hummingbirds usually show up in early May. Please send in your sightings!
Guilford	4/22/05	-	4/22/05 - Put the feeder out three days ago - Just 2 feed at the feeder once or twice then not seen again. ( On their way to Canada ) 4/25/05 - Three or four at feeder several times - but they will be gone soon as they are usually on the way to Canada. The "regular crew" dosen't arrive until Mid-May. -Joseph R. Z.
Southbury	5/1/04	Ruby- throated	Put the feeder out at 11 am and first saw a ruby throated hummingbird at about 6 pm.
Woodstock Valley	5/01/02	Ruby- throated	Hi...it seems as if my Hummingbirds...come earlier each Spring...is anyone else seeing this??? - sherry
DELAWARE
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds			Broad-tailed Hummingbirds * Allen's Hummingbirds * *rare record
Delaware hummingbirds can be expected to arrive in April but from the entry below, we see that this isn't always the earliest.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
-	4/17/02	Ruby- throated	- Snuzzy
FLORIDA
Buff-bellied Hummingbirds Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Black-chinned Hummingbirds Anna's Hummingbirds			Calliope Hummingbirds Broad-tailed Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds Allen's Hummingbirds
Many yards in Florida will have hummingbirds all year except for a few months in late fall or early winter. They commonly return in March.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
West Miami	2001	-	I had three hummingbirds visit the feedering during the winter. About three weeks ago (Feb. 3, 2001) they stopped coming to feed. - Marcos
Plantation	12/14/03 - 1/7/04	Ruby- throated	I've had a ruby-throated hummingbird (immature male?) visiting my garden and feeders in Plantation, FL.
Jennings	3/8/04	-	March 08, 2004 @ 12:15 we had the first Hummer of the season. We had placed our feeders out in the yard about 5 days ago. They didn't come so I took your advice and placed some artificial flowers in my flower bed, because my flowers had not yet started to bloom. (continued)
The first one arrived within hours of placement of flowers. Last summer was our first time for feeding the Humming Birds, we had only one feeder and about 20 would come and feed. This year we have placed two feeders so there should be more. Just Joan Nelson in Northern Florida
Gainesville	3/12/03	Ruby- throated	Male Ruby-Throated at feeder. Bill & Suzanne D.
New Port Richey (almost Katy)	3/12/01	Ruby- throated	March 12th, 2001. This afternoon, I spotted the first sighting of the year. Female Ruby, very dark feathered. Went to handing Geraniums. My husband made nectar and started hanging the feeders. Last year, our first sighting was March 11th. - Jan
25 miles north of Tampa	3/11/00	Ruby- throated	It's March 11, 2000 and the first hummer to return was a male ruby red throat at about 4 p.m. Enjoyed the nectar at all the feeders. We live about 25 miles north of Tampa on the Gulf Coast. - Jan
Cocoa	4/14/04	-	Located our first hummer of the season.
GEORGIA
Sorry, but I'm not going to BUY a checklist from the Georgia Ornithological Society when every other state provides helpful free lists online. Please, send me a link to a free list if you know of one. Thanks.
Georgia hummingbirds can be expected to arrive in March.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
After posting your dates here visit the Georgia Hummer Web Site to get listed in Georgia. Please return after your visit.
Marietta	03/28/05	?	marietta ga.today 3//28 Just caught a glimpse of him/her but definately a humming bird
Blairsville	4/09/00	Ruby- throated	I love these little creatures. They always make me think of angels. My first one showed up on April 9th. It was a Ruby Throat. - Cheryl H.
Cherry Log	4/10/05	Ruby-throated	Caught sight of my first redthroated of the season--04/10/05. We live atop a mountain in Cherry Log, GA--between Ellijay and Blue Ridge. - Gene/Juanita T.
Hinesville	4/24/06	Ruby-throated	Saw my 2nd Ruby Throated Hummingbird at my home in Hinesville, Ga. - Cynthia S.
IDAHO
Black-chinned Hummingbirds Calliope Hummingbirds			Broad-tailed Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds
Idaho hummingbirds can be expected to arrive around May but this one showed up early in April. Please, send in your dates.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Glenns Ferry	4/08/02	Rufous and Black- chinned	Noticed a beautiful male rufous using the feeder on April 8th. A male black-chinned on April 21st. - gfidaho
ILLINOIS
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds			Rufous Hummingbirds
Comments coming about arrival times.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Rapatee	5/02/00	Ruby- throated	I saw my first ruby throat. May 2. 2000. I live in a little town in centeral Illinois called Rapatee. I was late geting my feeders out. - Gloria
Wayne City southern to mid-state	5/4/05	-	Saw my first humminger in Wayne City today, May 4, 2005. He arrivived this afternoon around 2:00 PM.
Chicago	5/05/00	Ruby- throated	So far this year I have only had one visitor starting on the 5th of May. It was a little Ruby Throated hummingbird.(continued)
Last year there were 3 of them and I hope that they all will return again. They are so fun to watch. I actually live in a suburb off of Chicago, but more people recognize Chicago so I put that instead. There are a lot of birds that visit the feeders including yellow-bellied sapsuckers. It is still early in the season, so I hope to see more birdies soon! Thanks - Beth
Ingleside	6/28/02	Ruby- throated	I've been waiting and waiting, and as I was sitting outside with my Aunt this morning visiting - one flew by - stopped momentarily at the feeder. I guess I better start refreshing it daily - (continued)
FINALLY. Very late arriving this year - no evidence before - looking forward to these visitors. 7/11/02 Update: After the first arrival - I didn't see any until today - heat less oppressive - maybe it helps - two were hovering around my fuschia plant - they are just so funny to watch - seem to be attracted to my butterfly bush also. - Linda Mortensen
INDIANA
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds			Allen's Hummingbirds
Comments coming about arrival times.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Otisco	4/20/00	-	Saw my first one this year on April 20. Last year it was April 22 and in 1998 it was April 29. (continued)
Fremont	5/3/05	-	A hummingbird came to my usual feeding station outside my window. I had not placed my feeder out yet because the temperature has been so cold. I hurried and got it set up but I did not see anymore hummers that evening.
I had up to 20 feeding at one time last year at my 10 feeders. Too hard to count, but with my husband's help we managed. They got very brave toward the middle of summer and I was able to get them to sit on my finger as I stood beside the feeder with my finger on the perch. They are so tiny and cling very tightly. Big thrill. - D.
Fort Wayne	5/04/01	female?	Hung my feeder above my flowerbox with Red Madness Petunias yesterday afternoon, May 4, 2001. This morning, about 9:30 a.m. (continued)
I had my first visitor--probably a female (no color showing). Have no idea which type. They must have been around a while already since I have been about a week later than intended getting the feeder out, and I know neighbors have feeders out. We live in northwest Allen County, about 5 miles away from downtown Fort Wayne. - Loretta
Horton 5 mi. between Sheridan and Westfield	5/6/03	-	Horton is 5 miles in-between Sheridan and Westfield, IN. 20 miles north of Indy. Saw the first Hummer on 6th May 2003 at 4:12PM. Have two feeders out and have about 6 Hummers at this time. Last year they arrived at the end of April. Not sure what kind of Hummer they are--not too much color.
Anderson	5/09/00	-	Hello from Anderson! For the last 2 weeks I have been faithfully keeping my hummer feeders full (continued)
hoping to see that first one since our weather has been so warm. Then, after last night's rainstorm that dropped the temperature 20 degrees, guess who appeared at one of my feeders. I guess you can't base their arrival on the weather! - Cindy
Coatesville	5/27/02	-	I'm not sure what type of Hummingbird was at my feeder ~ was only there briefly. I had changed the water prior to his arrival. I've also noticed that I have Orioles now... - Candy
IOWA
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds			Rufous Hummingbirds
The entries here show May arrivals but arrivals in April could be expected also. Please send in your dates for Iowa.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Wapello County, Ottumwa	5/2/05	Ruby-throated	First ruby red throat hummingbird appeared at my feeder at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2005. Iowa
Council Bluffs	5/2/04	Ruby- throated	We saw a ruby throated humming bird feeder at 13:46 hours 05/02/04 in Council Bluffs Iowa, 51503. We put the feeder out about a week ago and this is the first we have seen.
Sidney	5/03/03	-	I saw the first hummingbird of the season last evening.
KANSAS
Magnificent Hummingbirds Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Black-chinned Hummingbirds Anna's Hummingbirds * Costa's Hummingbirds *			Calliope Hummingbirds * Broad-tailed Hummingbirds * Rufous Hummingbirds Allen's Hummingbirds * * rare
Expect to see your first hummingbird sightings in April in Kansas. Get those feeders up early so you don't miss the early birds.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Rock	4/23/04	Ruby- throated	Showed up 4-23-04 Rock KS.
Topeka	5/2/02	Ruby- throated	We have had hummingbirds for the past 2 years. While having our coffee this morning we sighted our first hummingbird land on the feeder on our deck at 8:30am, May 2, 2002. - Dymisha Pritchett
Lenora	5/13/03	-	Last year was the first year we saw hummingbirds here in Lenora KS. I saw one in the spring. We had 3 or 4 last fall at our feeders. We saw our first one at noon May 13th while eating lunch on our deck.. Glad they are coming through here now.. - Phil Rule
St. Marys	mid May	-	'03 - We saw our first hummingbird in middle of May. We have lived here for twenty years and never had them before. They have shown up a few times, but not regular. - Phyllis
Wichita	9/26/04	Ruby-throated	The main sighting we had here in Wichita Ks. was on 9-26, there was one in our backyard for about 40 min. I have 3 feeders and every plant they are supposed to love, but only see them about once or twice every other year in the fall. Hope this helps!-Vicki J. W. UPDATE: Hello again! I have had another female ruby throated in my backyard all afternoon. This is neat as I thought they were gone by now. She is flying around in the rain going to my three feeders. Thanks!-Vicki
KENTUCKY
Green Violet-ear Hummingbirds Ruby-throated Hummingbirds			Black-chinned Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds
April is the month to expect your first hummingbirds in Kentucky.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Bremen	4/14/02	Ruby- throated	We had more hummingbirds this year than we had in the past. We were putting out twenty-four oz. of food a day. - Donnie Martin
Cumberland Co. (south central)	4/15/05	-	We have just spotted our first hummingbird today!! We are in Cumberland County located in south central Kentucky. - Ken & Barb
Louisa	4/21/01	-	Me and my wife, who is a bird enthusiast, saw our first hummingbird ever. She saw your web site and wanted to put out a feeder. today we saw the first bird. Were not sure what kind of hummingbird it was but we would like it listed on your map. - chip
Radcliff	4/22/05	-	My first sighting of hummingbirds was 22 April 05. in Radcliff Kentucky. Thank You! -Elizabeth F.
Louisville	4/23/00	-	I saw a hummingbird fly right in front of my livingroom window on Easter! I put a feeder out that day. - Paige
Greensburg	4/27/05	-	I saw my first humming bird on April 27, he came right to my window looking for his feeder. all my feeder are out now, I am so glad to see them again. - Mary H.
Keavy	4/27/00	-	I'm so excited. I just saw the first hummingbrd and would like to know if you have any tips on how to attract lots more! - Dana
LOUISIANA
Broad-billed Humminbirds * Buff-bellied Hummingbirds Blue-throated Hummingbirds * Ruby-throated Humingbirds Black-chinned Hummingbirds Anna's Hummingbirds *			Calliope Hummingbirds * Broad-tailed Hummingbirds * Rufous Hummingbirds Allen's Hummingbirds * * review list
Louisiana is another state which could see hummingbird activity at any time all year. Most hummingbirds will return in March. If you live on the coast, have your feeders ready in March so that you can post your earliest sightings.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
East of Baton Rouge	1/10/03	Ruby- throated	I observed a female Ruby Throat this morning in my garden. I have never seen one this early. Normally don't see them until about late March or early April. I live a few miles East of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Prairieville, La., 70769) - Ronnie G.
Madison- ville	3/8/04	-	-
Pineville	03/15/05	Ruby-throated	March 15th, 2005, first sighting of a ruby-throated hummingbird in Pineville, Louisiana. - Debbie S.
Central	3/16/03	-	First sighting in Central Louisiana, March 16th, 2003. - DSober
10 miles east of Baton Rouge	3/23/01	Ruby- throated	Observed first Rubythroat last Friday, 3/23/01. Since then I have hung more feeders and observed many more. I am located 10 miles East of Baton Rouge, La. - Ronnie G.
Alexandria	3/24/00	-	Central Louisiana - Lilly
Prairieville	3/24/00	Ruby- throated	I've seen my 1st Ruby Throated Hummingbird today. It was feeding on some Cape Honeysuckle I recently planted. I live in Prairieville, La. This is about 20 miles East of Baton Rouge, La. - Ronnie G.
Prairieville	3/26/05	Ruby-throated	I saw my first Ruby this afternoon. I live in Prairieville, Louisiana, a few miles East of Baton Rouge. He was flying around some Azalia flowers. That's the only thing I have blooming at this time. - Ronnie G.
Prairieville	4/06/02	Ruby- throated	- Ronnie Gaubert
Walker	4/20/05	-	I saw three humming birds one in the front of my house near my feeder and hanging plant it was very large and very dark he flew around my porch and tried to get necter from the plant. Two in the back were green.
MAINE
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds			Rufous Hummingbirds
May is the month for returning hummingbirds in Maine.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Whitefield	5/05/02	Ruby- throated	- Jean
Mexico	5/06/00	-	Hi...I saw my first hummer of Spring 2000 at my feeder on May 6, 2000. This is about 2 weeks earlier than last year. Maybe it's because our March here in the Northeast was a bit warmer than usual....:)) - Mary
Sabattus	5/09/00	Ruby- throated	5/9/00, 3:21 pm A male ruby appeared at my feeder. - Paul G.
MARYLAND
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds			Allen's Hummingbirds * Broad-tailed Hummingbirds * * rare record
Maryland hummingbirds should be returning in April.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Reisters- town vicinity Baltimore	4/18/03	-	Hi - April 18, 2003 approx 11:00 AM. One bird on feeder. Dreary weather - sex unknown. Possible transient as have not seen in 25 hours since. - Reisterstown, Maryland (vicinity Baltimore) - Dave
Mechanics- ville southern	4/20/04	-	April 20, 2004 approx 5:00 PM. First hummingbird of the season seen. Started at the hanging fushcia and made it's way to the feeder. Sex unknown. Nice to see them starting to return! Mechanicsville, Maryland (Southern Maryland). - Christina
Owings	4/20/00	-	Our hummingbirds returned April 20, 2000 - Cathy
Leonardtown (St. Mary's Co.)	4/21/05	Ruby-throated	12:00 noon - male ruby-throated feeding at a geranium in our open greenhouse; put the feeders up and now awaiting his return
-	4/21/00	-	This year we saw the first hummingbird at our feeder April 21. We saw only one and it returned to the feeder many times April 21 & 22. We have not seen it since, so wonder if it was just passing through on it's way north. - Carolyn
Charles County	4/26/04	Ruby- throated	I saw the first one at my feeder today here in Charles County, MD. I have had my feeder up for two weeks as they usually come in the third week of April. So far I have seen only one male ruby throat as that is the only variety of hummer that we get in our area. The males come in first and then the females later.
Odenton	4/26/01	Ruby- throated	We saw our first Ruby-throated Hummingbird here on April 26th. It seems like a lot earlier than they showed up last year! When this one arrived, he seemed very hungry and he stayed at the feeder for a very long time! It was very exciting to see, as it is every year! - Vicki
MASSACHUSETTS
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds			Black-chinned Hummingbirds * Allen's Hummingbirds * * rare record
Late April and early to mid-May are the expected times for early hummingbirds in Massachusetts. Add your personal sightings by sending them to: birdwatcher@austin.rr.com
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Westport	4/25/01	-	The first hummingbird of the season greeted me at the kitchen window this morning! April 25, 2001. I quickly got some nectar out there for him. - Lisa D.
Acushnet	4/26/06	Ruby-throated	on 4/26/06 I spotted my first ruby throated hummingbird at my feeder - Cathy
Bedford	4/27/06	-	Spotted our first hummingbird at the feeder yesterday - 4/27- Told 3 friends at Yoga class who are also interested and they are putting out their feeders today. - Sue T
Warren	4/28/06	-	Warren Mass, 28 and 29 April. Yahoo. - Robin T.
MICHIGAN
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds			Broad-Billed Hummingbirds * Green Violet-ear Hummingbirds * * rare record
Late April and early May you can expect to first sight hummingbirds in Michigan.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Merrill	4/29/04	-	I am writing from Merrill, Michigan. I put a hummingbird feeder our April 19, and saw my first arrival April 29. Merrill is about in the center of the lower penisula. I usually put my feeder out mid April, as I want to be ready for my first hummer.
Battle Creek	4/30/06	-	Saw our first small, dark male in Battle Creek, MI, today, April 30th 2006. Feeders out for a week. - Lynda G.
New Baltimore	5/04/03	-	I put the feeder up the afternoon of May 3, 2003. First Hummingbird seen at feeder on afternoon of May 4, 2003. Two birds, one about 3/4 the size of the other, seen regularly feeding. Location: New Baltimore, MI - Macomb County - bobjane99
Walloon Lake (Northern Lower Michigan)	5/07/02	Ruby- throated	Our first ruby hummer arrived 5-7-2002. I have nectar and 2 fuscia, 1 millionbells and 1 verbenia on our front porch in hanging baskets. The weather is in the 50's. - Liz
Howell	5/07/02	Ruby- throated	Hung 2 feeders at 3 P.M. and had visitors at 6 P.M. Temp in 60's at time of vewing. - Larry D.
Walloon Lake	5/10/03	Ruby- throated	First male hummer spotted at feeder May 10. The weather is low humidity and low 70. A beautiful clear sunny day. last year arrival was May 7. Fuscia and Geranium with feeders. - Liz R.
Walloon Lake	5/12/04	Ruby- throated	Five hummers spotted at feeders this evening May 12, 2004. I have fuchsias and feeders out and weather is in 70's. Walloon Lake MI. Northern lower Michigan. - Liz R.
Bloomfield Hills	5/14/04	Ruby- throated	Located in Bloomfield Hills Michigan. Set up the feeder the afternoon of May 13, 2004. On the morning of May 14, 2004 at 9:00a.m. the first hummingbird appeared at the feeder to then be chased away by a sparrow who was feeding at the bird feeder located in the same tree.
MINNESOTA
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MISSISSIPPI
Ruby-throated Humminbirds Rufous Humminbirds * Allen's Hummingbirds *			Broad-tailed Hummingbirds * Calliope Hummingbirds * * rare record
March is the most common month to first sight hummingbirds in Mississippi.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Union	3/22/05	--	March 22, 2005, one hummingbird arrived at my feeder in Union, Mississippi (East Central MS.) - Norma Jean L.
Pascagoula	3/29/04	Ruby-throated	Hung my first ever feeder at 10am this morning, March 29, outside my master bedroom window. Saw the first visitor at 11:15am ! Don`t know of any other feeders in the neighborhood, but its an older, established area with many mature trees and flowering plants. (By the way, The bird(s)? was/were female ruby throated. Never saw more than one at a time, so it may have been the same one several times.) - Hal Morton
Ocean Springs	4/27/05	-	I hung my feeder today (4-27-05) at 5:30. Within two hours I had seen sixty-one hummingbirds. That's right 61. - Anna G.
MISSOURI
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Humminbirds *			Anna's Hummingbirds * Green Violet-ear Humminbirds * * rare record
Folks in Missouri can expect to see their first hummingbirds in April.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
St. Charles	4/08/01	Ruby-throated	This year the little Ruby Throated hummers were about a week early in this area. They always arrive about tax day, April 15th, (continued)
but this year I saw my first Hummer on April 8th. I am always prepared with food out by April 1st and this year they were early. What a thrill. I am moving in about two weeks, so I have purchased a new feeder and have instructions for the new home owner on how to feed the Hummers as I probably have 150 each season. Now my challenge will be to attract them at my new home. - Ramona
Shell Knob SW MO.	4/13/04 4/15/04	?	- John L. Zielke
Leasburg	4/15/02	Ruby-throated	I love to watch my busy buddies each and every day...i have around 30 to 40 each year and anxiously await their arrival each spring...this past winter a nest fell out of our oak tree in the front yard and i disinfected it and stored it in a baggy...it was so small - carole
Jackson	4/19/02	Ruby-throated	- Nelly Mae
Saint Charles	4/20/00	-	I finally saw my first hummingbird of the year on April 20, 2000. They are a little late this year as they are nearly always back at my feeders by the 15th. (continued)
Sometimes as early as the 12th. I have been feeding hummers for about 12-15 years and really enjoy them. I started out with a few hummers each year and now sometimes have to refill 6-8 feeders each day. In the heavy feeding periods I make my food by the gallon. Love those Hummers!!!! - Ramona
Joplin	4/23/00	-	Hummingbird returned 4-23-00. A second scout arrived 4-25-00. So far no females. - George
Jefferson City	4/24/01	-	We saw our first hummingbird of the season Tuesday, April 24. - Laura
Holts Summit	4/29/03	Ruby-throated	We live in Holts Summit, MO and we had our first sighting April 29, 2003. Ruby throated Beauties feeding right outside of my Kitties favorite window seat. The Cats are enjoying their New Spring Show. - Terri Elliott
Branson	april 2002 but have left area!	Ruby-throated	Please, someone help me with a question; we got our hummers in early april 02, but we have had VERY COOL weather, and by now (june 4, 2002) we (continued)
usually have lots and lots of hummers. The hummers and DID arrive in april, (fewer than usual) have left; not I watch my feeders and maybe i See 2, and not at the same time. It seems that when the weather became cooler than normal, 30's/40's at night, they disappeared. thanks for your answers. - Sheila Anne - lostandfound@inter-linc.net
Maryville	5/15/03	-	we had two pairs working our feeder from 5-15-2003 til Memorial day and haven't seen them since - bobby and shelley
NEBRASKA
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds *			Broad-tailed Hummingbirds * * rare record
Hummingbirds return to Nebraska in May. Although you can always expect to see ruby-throated hummingbirds, keep your eyes sharp for that rare migrant.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Rosalie	first week of May	?	Here in Rosalie, Nebraska, the hummingbirds usually arrive the first week of May. I have my feeders up in April just incase incrament weather forces them to migrate earlier. But on the norm I usually see my first hummer on the 6th- the 9th of May. - Sue Conway
Fairbury	5/08/03	Ruby-throated	My husband and I were sitting out on our deck. We had just had a good rain and we were watching a second storm move in when we noticed a very handsome little boy fluttering at the feeder. Other states seemed to be getting them a few weeks early, but we saw our first around the usual time. - Karen
Fairbury	5/08/02	Ruby-throated	We've been feeding hummers for the past 3 years. This year we saw the first little boy arrive at 10:30 a.m. We always know when the hummers will arrive because for the past 3 years they seem to always show up a few days after the first termites swarm here. - Hali

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NEW HAMPSHIRE
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Comments coming about arrival times.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Berlin	5/05/00	Ruby-throated	The first came 1600 5-7-00 and he/she flew off before we could identify. Glad I put our feeders out early. We're from LA and it's a new world here. - Joan and Ralph(continued)
* * * * * I wrote prior with one Hummer sighted, but there are two...Ruby-throated. One is slightly larger without the bright red on the throat. It's day number three and still coming!!!
Wolfeboro	5/05/03	Ruby-throated	Seems we got the feeders up only two days early this year!!!! Just looked out the window, and there's the little fellow drinking away!!!!! Makes me feel like there's actually hope for spring, despite the cold, wet rain! This is the earliest we've ever seen them, despite the severe winter. LOVE this hobby! - Judith & Art
Wolfeboro	5/06/02	Ruby-throated	She's back!!!!!!!! Spring is having a rough time getting started up here, (continued)
but the weekend was warm, and just this morning we caught our first glimpse of the sweet little thing....and a day earlier than last year, apparently!!! What joy these creatures give us!!! I LOVE this website!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Judith & Art Apy
Wolfeboro	5/07/01	Ruby-throated	We put our hummingbird feeders up nice and early, despite the long, hard winter, and just today the (continued)
little guy (rubythroated, of course) stopped by for his first drink!! This is only our second year at this new and wonderful hobby! We're SO excited!! - Judith & Art
Windham	5/20/02	Ruby-throated	I was shopping for Hummingbird flowers at a garden center, and right in front of my eyes was a male ruby-throat taking a sip at a weigla shrub, of course I bought one. - Lisa Foster
NEW JERSEY
-			Black-chinned Hummingbirds * Calliope Humminbirds * * rare records
Comments coming about arrival times.
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Northern Central	4/25/05	-	I am waiting for the 4th year of hummingbirds at my feeders. It is April 25, 2005. Last year they returned on April 27, 2004. I live in the northern part of Central New Jersey, 20 minutes (by car) inland from the Atlantic Ocean.
Manahawkin	4/27/06	-	Our Hummers returned this Thursday the 27th. of April. I had the feeders out 2 days prior. - E De Simone
East Brunswick	5/01/02	Ruby-throated	Female,Arrived in time for dinner, at 4:20 PM. - Anna
Wharton	5/3/04	-	Heard first one of the year, a male, buzzing by tube feeder outside window (feeder is red). Filled and hung hummingbird feeder, and within the hour, he returned to feed. - Rob Leigh
NEW MEXICO
Black Swift Cypseloides niger Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica Vaux's Swift Chaetura vauxi * White-throated Swift Aeronautes saxatalis Broad-billed Hummingbird Cyanthus latirostris White-eared Hummingbird Hylocharis leucotis * Berylline Hummingbird Amazilia beryllina * Cinnamon Hummingbird Amazilia rutila * Violet-crowned Hummingbird Amazilia violiceps Blue-throated Hummingbird Lampornis clemenciae * Magnificent Hummingbird Eugenes fulgens *			Plain-capped Starthroat Heliomaster constantii * Lucifer Hummingbird Calothorax lucifer Ruby-throated Hummingbird Archilochus colubris * Black-chinned Hummingbird Archilochus alexandri Anna's Hummingbird Calypte anna Costa's Hummingbird Calypte costae * Calliope Hummingbird Stellula calliope Broad-tailed Hummingbird Selasphorus platycercus Rufous Hummingbird Selasphorus rufus Allen's Hummingbird Selasphorus sasin * * rare or very uncommon
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Roswell	4/02/04	Black-chinned	We had our first hummingbird of the year, a Black-chinned male on Friday, April 2nd. I put the feeders out two weeks before we've ever seen a bird at our house, March 17th. We still haven't spotted a female so far this year, we have several males. - Bill & Suzi Flynt
Deming	4/06/04	Rufous	I'm Cathy L. in Deming, NM. Just found this site and wanted to report that my first sighting this year at my home feeder was April 6, a cute little rufous. I am sure of the date, I noted it on my calendar!
Albuquerque	4/7/05	Black-chinned	We live on the western escarpment above the Rio Grande and cottonwood bosque. We spotted our first black-chinned hummingbird this season on April 7th. We put out one feeder on April 8th. We have had a black-chinned hummer sitting on the feeder several times, once while snow was falling today, April 10th. - Charly and Cathy
Albuquerque	4/11/04	Black-chinned	I live in the north east heights near Tramway and Candelaria. Today is April 12, 2004, and I've had two feeders up for about two weeks. Yesterday I finally saw a black chinned (male?) buzz in, check out the feeder situation and leave. - Danielle
Corrales	4/12/06	Black-chinned	I put up my feeders April 12 and soon black chinned hummers where having breakfast & dinner. Corrales is three miles north of Albuquerque New Mexico. - Dolores B.
Las Cruces	4/14/04	-	We are new to bird watching but we wanted to let you know we spotted two hummingbirds in Las Cruces, NM on April 14. We don't know what kind it was but we are looking forward to learning! Thank you for your helpful site. ~Gina, Stephanie & AJ
Albuquerque	4/18/03	Black-chinned	Dear Hummingbird Watchers, April 18, 2003 - We spotted a Black Chinned male Hummingbird on April 4, in the Albuquerque, NM open space, just Northeast of I-40 and Tramway. We live just off the open space and as of April 11 there are now two Black Chinned males visiting our feeders. Happy hummingbird watching. - JB
Farmington	4/29/06	-	I saw my 1st hummingbird this afternoon, I've had my feeders up for 3-4 weeks. I'm in Farmington New Mexico. Thought you might want to know. Thanks for the great website! - Jolea
NEW YORK
-			Anna's Hummingbirds
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
LeRoy	5/05/02	Ruby-throated	I just put my feeder up today at around noon. I was outside doing lawn work, looked at the feeder about 3:30 and there was one at the feeder. Since the first sighting I now have 2 coming to it. Its amazing!!!!!! - Mary Kay Donegan
Hague	5/06/03	?	I live in Hague, New York 12836 and the first hummingbird was seen on May 6.2003. It finally feels like spring! - Thanks- Pam Peterson
Roscoe	5/13/03	-	The hummers are back...Roscoe,NY, May 13th,2003 . Three hummers found the feeder after it was hung eight hours earlier accompanied by a hanging fuschia plant.
Black River	5/18/02	Ruby-throated	We have had our feeders out since May 5th but our weather has been so unseasonably cold that we didn't really expect to see our usual hummers yet. Finally on May 18th we spotted two of them at our feeders. (continued)
One was a ruby throated, not sure about the other one but probably the same. Poor little guys were not even beating their wings, due to the chilly weather, but sat on the perch and ate. We have several feeders and normally see at least 4 different birds during the season. We think their nest is in the top of a big oak tree in our back yard. We are tickled to have them back. - Gloria
?	5/20/02	Ruby-throated Black-chinned	four hummingbirds this year, one ruby throated, one with green, one black chinned and one brown! originally, there were two...this year four! - mary
NORTH CAROLINA
-			Green Violet-ear Humminbirds * Blue-throated Hummingbirds * Calliope Hummingbirds * * rare record
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Pinehurst area	last week of March (2000)	-	We live in the Pinehurst area of NC and I got my first ruby throated hummer in the last week of march. Everyone critized me for putting my feeder out too soon (continued)
but with-in a day or two we had our first bird. I am very excited - last year we had birds numbering in the hundreds and I am looking forward to seeing how many we get this year. - Lisa
Gates	4/8/05	Ruby-throated	The first Ruby throated hummer was sighted on April 8 2005 in Gates, NC
Greensboro	4/08/00	Ruby-throated	A male ruby-throated visited my nectar feeder at 9 a.m. April 8, less than 24 hours after I put it up. - John K.
?	4/18/00	Rufous	April 18, 2000 Rufous Hummingbird at the feeder today. Must have been carried here by the thunderstorm last night. Hope he can get home. - Chris
Boone	4/21/01	-	My hummingbirds usually come April 26, but they were early this year April 21, 2001 - Linda
Kernersville	4/24/01	-	This evening I was sitting at my mothers and looked out and there was a hummer enjoying her hanging petunias! So I guess they have made their way back to North Carolina now! I am so happy to see them come back. - Mandy
Elizabethtown	5/9/04	-	Saw First Humming Bird on May 9, 2004 in Elizabethtown N.C. 28337. See them every day now.
Advance	7/1/03	Ruby-throated	I put up the hummingbird feeder late 25th of June and it was first visited by a Ruby throated hummingbird at 8am of July 1st. I saw several green backed ones in the late morning and early evening daily. – Piliana S.
Charlotte	July	Ruby-throated	- Martha Boling
NORTH DAKOTA
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Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Karlsruhe	5/21/02	Ruby-throated	I had my feeder up for about a week. I changed the water and a day later spotted one ruby-throated male hummingbird. (continued)
The next day I spotted a male and female. Today there were three buzzing around so I put up another feeder. They are so much fun to watch! - Janell Gange
OHIO
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Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
Springfield	4/18/06	-	location is springfield ohio date april 18, 2006 - Unknown
Franklin	4/20/06	Ruby-throated	We had a Ruby-throated hummingbird visit our feeder on April 20, 2006. We live in Franklin, Ohio (Warren County) What a thrill! - Larry and Debbie S.
Belpre	4/21/04	Ruby- throated	First ruby-throated hummer sited at my feeder on 4/21/04. - Jon
Marietta	4/26/02	Ruby-throated	Our first hummer of the year arrived today. A Ruby-throated male. We are so glad to have them back. - joe
Fremont	5/10/02	Rufous	Last year I started with one feeder and a pair of them stayed around faithfully. (continued)
This year I put out three feeders and put them in front of my windows udnerneath my overhang on the house. Now my whole family views them just two feet away - dts
OKLAHOMA
- under construction			- under construction
Locations	Arrival	Species	Comments
???	1/21/00	-	On the 21st we thought we saw a hummer, but decided that was not possible. On the 26th I saw it again and put out nectar. (continued)
On the 27th we replaced the nectar every 3 hours or so because the temperature was 25 or so. We have snow on the ground and more on its way. I have never seen hummers in the winter months. January 26th is several months early. Have you ever heard of this before? I took some pictures of course.
Arcadia	4/1/04	Ruby- throated	I live in rural Arcadia, OK and this year the Ruby Throated Hummingbirds began arriving 4-1-04. Large feeders on the patio feed more than 50 hummingbirds every day throughout the summer until late October. This is the 4th summer to live here and each summer we gain more birds. The property is surrounded with trees and flowers. - Donna Faught
Oklahoma City	4/01/01	Ruby-throated	"zoomer" arrived first today at 3:30pm CST.