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I am at least 16 years of age. Now is the time, hummingbird watchers, to prepare your feeders in anticipation of the spring migration. First arrivals can be seen in Texas, Louisiana and other sites along the Gulf Coast anywhere from late January to mid-March. As the spring progresses, hummingbird sightings are reported further north, even into Canada. The males will arrive before the females, scouting out food sources and claiming feeders as their own. Although there are differing views as to what triggers the start of migration, it is generally thought that hummingbirds sense changes in daylight duration and in the abundance of flowers, nectar and insects.
They instinctively know when it is time to move on. The spring migration can be hard on the hummingbird population. Strong cold fronts moving south over the Gulf of Mexico bring headwinds and heavy rain, make flying difficult over long distances with no shelter. Food is non-existent over the open waters. As a good Southern hostess, you always welcome your guests with a clean home and lovingly prepared food.
Treat your tiny aviary friends the same way. Since many of your garden flowers that attract hummingbirds may not yet be blooming, your feeders can be the "first port in the storm" after miles and miles of flight. The hummingbirds will be ravenous and looking for a reliable source of energy. In southern Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, many sought-after species, including Blue-throated, Rivoli's, Broad-billed, and White-eared hummingbirds, frequent backyard nectar feeders, and even-rarer visitors can also make an appearance.
Hummingbird lovers on the West Coast from California to British are also fortunate. Migrant Rufous Hummingbirds also move northward early—as far north as Oregon by the end of February—on their way to their coastal Alaskan breeding grounds. Grow Native Plants: Growing plants that are indigenous to your area is a great way to both attract and help the hummingbirds you love.
Native plants provide shelter and food, including a healthy environment for insects, part of the hummingbird diet important during breeding season. Get a list of native plants customized for your area by visiting our handy Plants for Birds database.
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News When to Expect Hummingbirds in Your Yard This Spring Flowers are beginning to bloom, and hummingbirds are starting to return from their southern winter sojourns. By Geoff LeBaron May 21, Get Audubon in Your Inbox Let us send you the latest in bird and conservation news. Email address.
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