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When to expect your hummingbirds to return in the spring. Spring arrival chart for U.S. hummingbirds. |
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Hummingbirds - Spring Arrival Dates
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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 | |||
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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 |
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Hummingbirds can be sighted all year in some locations in Arizona. Look for arriving hummingbirds in March. |
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| 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 | |||
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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 |
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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. |
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| 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 | |||
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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 |
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| 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. |
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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 |
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| COLORADO | |||
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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 |
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As soon as more folks from Colorado send in their information, we'll get it posted! |
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| 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! |
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| 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 | |||
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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds |
Broad-tailed Hummingbirds * Allen's Hummingbirds * *rare record |
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| 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 | |||
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Buff-bellied Hummingbirds Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Black-chinned Hummingbirds Anna's Hummingbirds |
Calliope Hummingbirds Broad-tailed Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds Allen's Hummingbirds |
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| 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 | |||
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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. |
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| 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 | |||
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Black-chinned Hummingbirds Calliope Hummingbirds |
Broad-tailed Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds |
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| 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 | |||
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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 | ||
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The entries here show May arrivals but arrivals in April could be expected also. Please send in your dates for Iowa. |
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| 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 | |||
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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 |
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| 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 | |||
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Green Violet-ear Hummingbirds Ruby-throated Hummingbirds |
Black-chinned Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds |
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| 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 | |||
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |||
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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds |
Allen's Hummingbirds * Broad-tailed Hummingbirds * * rare record |
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| 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 |
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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds |
Black-chinned Hummingbirds * Allen's Hummingbirds * * rare record |
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| 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. |
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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds |
Broad-Billed Hummingbirds * Green Violet-ear Hummingbirds * * rare record |
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| 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. |
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Ruby-throated Humminbirds Rufous Humminbirds * Allen's Hummingbirds * |
Broad-tailed Hummingbirds * Calliope Hummingbirds * * rare record |
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| 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. |
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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Humminbirds * |
Anna's Hummingbirds * Green Violet-ear Humminbirds * * rare record |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Rufous Hummingbirds * |
Broad-tailed Hummingbirds * * rare record |
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| 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 |