Hummingbird season in each state (Part 1)

In this part, We have used actual data from eBird to pinpoint the exact times that common hummingbirds are seen in each state in the USA. Based on the birds in your region, you can then decide when to set up and take down your feeders. If I mention hummingbirds throughout the winter, then that species is there frequently, if not always. Over the years, various uncommon hummingbird species have visited the majority of states during the winter, but not frequently enough to be mentioned or anticipated. However, the only way the rare hummingbird will visit your feeder is if it is filled with fresh nectar!

Alabama

In Alabama, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds arrive during the second week of March and leave around the first week of November. A few Black-chinned, Rufous, and Ruby-throated hummingbirds winter in Alabama frequently but rarely.

By the first week of March, Alabama residents should set up their hummingbird feeders. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks, take them down in the middle of November.

Alaska

The first week of April marks the arrival of rufous hummingbirds, which leave Southeast and Southcentral Alaska around the end of August. The peak breeding season for Anna's hummingbirds in Southeast and Southcentral Alaska is from late August to late April. Summertime sees fewer of them. In Alaska's fall, a few Costa's Hummingbirds have been spotted as rarities.

In Southeast and Southcentral Alaska, leave your hummingbird feeders up all year long.

Arizona

There are numerous hummingbird species that are unique to Southern or Southeast Arizona. In Arizona, Rivoli's Hummingbirds live there all year round. In Southern Arizona, the majority of Plain-capped Starthroats come around the first week of July and leave towards the middle of September.

Southern Arizona is home to year-round Blue-throated Mountain-gems. Southern Arizona welcomes Lucifer Hummingbirds in the final week of March, and they stay there through the first week of October. Arizona welcomes Black-chinned Hummingbirds in the first week of March, and they leave around the end of October. In Arizona, Anna's Hummingbirds live there all year round. Costa's Hummingbirds live all year long in Arizona. Arizona receives Broad-tailed Hummingbirds in the first week of March, and they leave in the first week of November.

In the spring, from mid-February until mid-May, rufous hummingbirds travel through Arizona. 

The last week of March through mid-May, Calliope Hummingbirds travel through Arizona. From mid-July through the first week of October, Calliope Hummingbirds travel through Arizona during the fall migration. Arizona is home to year-round residents of the broad-billed hummingbird. Mid-July marks the arrival of the majority of Berylline Hummingbirds in Southern Arizona, and they leave the first week of September.

In Southern Arizona, Violet-crowned Hummingbirds arrive in the second week of January and leave in the middle of November. The second week of May marks the arrival of White-eared Hummingbirds in Southeast Arizona, and they leave the first week of September.

Keep a lot of hummingbird feeders up all year if you live in Arizona!

Arkansas

The last week of March sees the arrival of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in Arkansas, and they leave in the middle of November. In Arkansas, seven rare hummingbirds have spent the winter, but none do so frequently.

By the middle of March, put up your hummingbird feeders in Arkansas. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks, remove your hummingbird feeders in December.

California

In California, Black-chinned Hummingbirds come in the final week of March and leave in the final week of September. Anna's Hummingbird spends the entire year in California. Costa's Hummingbirds live all year long in Southern California's deserts.

Around the middle of February and into the third week of May, rufous hummingbirds migrate through California. Fall migration starts immediately. Rufous Hummingbirds migrate through California in fall from mid-June to the end of September.

Residents of Southern California's coastal region include Allen's Hummingbirds. Allen's Hummingbirds go to other coastal areas of Central and Northern California between mid-January and the first week of August. In California, Calliope Hummingbirds arrive in the first week of April and leave in the middle of August.

Hummingbird feeders should be up all year for Californians.

Colorado

Mid-April marks the arrival of Black-chinned Hummingbirds in Colorado, and they leave by the first week of October. Around Colorado, broad-tailed hummingbirds arrive in the second week of April and leave in the middle of October. From late June through September, rufous hummingbirds migrate through Colorado. During their fall migration, calliope hummingbirds travel through Colorado from the first week of July to the third week of September.

By April 1st, set out your hummingbird feeders in Colorado. In November, remove your feeders if you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks.

Connecticut

In Connecticut, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds arrive in the middle of April and leave in the middle of October. 

In Connecticut, set out hummingbird feeders in the first few days of April. If you haven't seen a hummingbird in the past two weeks, take your feeders down in November.

Delaware

In Delaware, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds arrive during the first week of April and leave by middle of October.

By April 1st, put out your hummingbird feeders in Delaware. In November, remove your feeders if you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks.

Florida

The spring and fall migrations are when you can see the most Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in Florida. The first time is from the first week of June to the first week in November, and the second time is from the end of March to the middle of May. In Florida, numerous other hummingbirds have been observed. 

In Florida, leave your hummingbird feeders up all year long.

Georgia

In Georgia, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds begin to arrive in the second week of March and the majority leave by November. Rare yet common in January are ruby-throated and rufous hummingbirds. In Georgia, Calliope Hummingbirds and Black-chinned Hummingbirds are even rarer throughout the winter.

In Georgia, leave your hummingbird feeders up all year. By the middle of December, you should take down your feeders till the beginning of March if you haven't seen any hummingbirds in 3 weeks. In the winter, hummingbirds are unlikely to travel far.

Hawaii

In Hawaii, there are no hummingbirds. But there are many other colorful tropical birds. 

Idaho

Early in April, Black-chinned Hummingbirds arrive in Idaho, and they leave in the middle of October. It is uncommon for Anna's Hummingbirds to visit Idaho. While some birds stay all year, the majority come throughout the winter. The majority travel between September and the first week of March.

Broad-tailed Hummingbirds come late April and leave mid-September. In the second week of April and the first week of October, rufous hummingbirds arrive and leave. The first week of April sees the arrival of calliope hummingbirds.

Set your hummingbird feeders in Idaho by the end of March. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks, remove your feeders around November 1.