HUMMINGBIRD MIGRATION FAQ

THEY SPEND THE WINTER IN MEXICO & SOUTH AMERICA. RETURNING IN THE SPRING TO NORTH AMERICA. 

HUMMINGBIRD MIGRATION FAQ

• Hummingbirds migrate 2 times a year (Spring & Fall).  
• They spend the Winter in Mexico & South America.
• In the Spring Hummers migrate to their breeding grounds in North America where Flower Nectar & Insects are abundant.
• In the Fall they return to their winter homes in Mexico & Central America.

HOW DO THEY KNOW WHEN TO MIGRATE?

• Migration occurs with the Change of Seasons (Spring & Fall). 
• The Warm South Wind guides them North in the Spring.
• In the Fall the declining Sunlight, temperature & food sources trigger their Instincts to fly South.

DO HUMMINGBIRDS RETURN TO THE SAME PLACE?

• Yes, if it is a good habitat for the Hummers they will return to the same place every year to feed & nest.

WHEN SHOULD YOU SET UP FEEDERS?

• 1-2 Weeks before the Hummers are expected in your area
• Southern US & Gulf Coast (Feb - Mar)
• Middle Latitudes (April)
• Northern US (May)

FALL FUEL-UP MIGRATION ~ HOW CAN YOU HELP HUMMINGBIRDS?

• Hummers will need to  increase their body weight 25-50% for the long trek back to Mexico & South America.
• You can have additional Feeders to help the Hummers Fuel-up!
• You should see large amounts of Hummers coming to your Feeders in the Fall.

WHEN SHOULD YOU TAKE DOWN FEEDERS?

• November (2 weeks after last Hummer Sighting)
• Feeds won't keep them from Migrating
• Clean & pack away until next Spring

HOW CAN I ATTRACT MORE HUMMERS IN THE SPRING?

• Have your Feeders out 2 weeks before their arrival!
• Hummers love Red. Hang red ribbons near Feeders
• Keep Nectar Fresh. Change every 2-3 days
• Plant Favorite Hummer Flowers that Bloom early

TRACK HUMMINGBIRDS w/the MIGRATION MAPS!

• Find out where the Hummers are now
• See if they are in your area
• Report your 1st Sighting 
• View Maps 'Click here' (under photo - right side)