Hummingbird season in each state (Part 2)

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!

 Illinois

Around Illinois, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds come in the second week of April and leave in the last week of October. In Illinois, you should set your hummingbird feeders in the first week of April. If two weeks pass without you observing any hummingbirds, remove your feeders by December.

Indiana

The first week of April marks the arrival of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in Indiana, and they leave by the end of October. Put up your feeders in late March. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds in the past two weeks, remove your feeders in the first part of December.

Iowa

In Iowa, you can spot a Ruby-throated Hummingbird from late April through late October. Mid-April is the best time to install hummingbird feeders in Iowa. In late November, take down your feeders if you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks.

Kansas

In Kansas, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds come in the second week of April and leave in the last week of October.  In Kansas, set up your hummingbird feeders in early April. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds in the past two weeks, take your feeders down in late November.

Kentucky

The final week of March sees the arrival of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in Kentucky, and they leave by the end of November.  Around Kentucky, set out the feeders in the middle of March. By mid-December, if you haven't seen any hummingbirds in the past two weeks, remove your feeders.

Louisiana

In Louisiana, the majority of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds arrive in the first week of March and leave by the end of November. In Louisiana, Black-chinned Hummingbirds spend the winter; they arrive in September and stay until April. In Louisiana, broad-tailed hummingbirds spend the winter; the majority come in mid-November and go in early February.  From the first week of August until the end of April, Louisiana is the wintering location for rufous hummingbirds.

From  Mid-November through mid-April, Calliope Hummingbirds spend the winter in Louisiana. 

In Louisiana, leave your hummingbird feeders up all year long!

Maine

Mid-April marks the arrival of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in Maine, and they leave by late October.

In Maine, hang your hummingbird feeders in the second week of April. If you haven't seen a hummingbird in the past two weeks, remove your feeders in the first part of November.

Maryland

Mid-April marks the arrival of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in Maryland, and they leave by late October. Sometimes, throughout the months of September and April, Rufous hummingbirds spend the winter in Maryland.

In Maryland, 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 late November.

Massachusetts

The second week of April marks the arrival of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and they leave in late November.

By early April, put your hummingbird feeders out in Massachusetts. If you haven't seen a hummingbird in two weeks, take your feeders down by the first of December.

Michigan

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

In Michigan, set out hummingbird feeders in the first few days of April. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks, take your feeders down around the middle of November.

Minnesota

In Minnesota, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird arrives in late April and leaves in late October.

In Minnesota, set out your hummingbird feeders in the middle of April. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks, remove your hummingbird feeders around mid-November.

Mississippi

Ruby-throated  hummingbirds start to arrive in late February and leave in late December. Hummingbirds like the Black-chinned, Rufous, Ruby-throated,  and Calliope, rarely spend the winter in Mississippi.

In Mississippi, leave your hummingbird feeders up all year long. You can take down your hummingbird feeders in late December if you haven't seen any for two weeks. Re-hang them in the middle of February.

Missouri

Missouri is the destination for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds from late March to late November.

In Missouri, set your hummingbird feeders in the second week of March. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks, take your feeders down around the middle of December.

The second week of April marks the arrival of Rufous hummingbirds in Montana, and they leave in late September. Black-chinned Hummingbirds arrive in the first week of May and leave in the last week of September. The second week of April marks the arrival of Calliope Hummingbirds in Montana, and they leave in late September.

The first week of May sees the arrival of Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, which leave in the middle of September. 

In Montana, set out your hummingbird feeders during the first week of April. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks, take your feeders down in the first part of November.

Nebraska

Late in April, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds begin to come to Nebraska and they leave during the third week of October.

Hang your hummingbird feeders in the third week of April. In mid-November, take down your feeders if you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks.

Nevada

Western and southern Nevada lowlands are home to  Anna's Hummingbirds. The Costa's Hummingbird spends the entire year in southern Nevada.

Nevada welcomes Black-chinned Hummingbirds in mid-March, and they leave around the end of October. Early in March, broad-tailed hummingbirds arrive in Nevada, and they leave in late September.

In Nevada, set out your hummingbird feeders at the beginning of March. In mid-November, take down your feeders if you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks. But, keep your hummingbird feeders up all year if you are in the lowlands of western or southern Nevada.

New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds arrive in the second week of April and leave in the middle of October.

In New Hampshire, hang your hummingbird feeders in the first week of April. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks in New Hampshire, it's time to take down your hummingbird feeders.

New Jersey

In New Jersey, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds come in late March and leave in early November.

Set out your hummingbird feeders in the middle of March. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds for two weeks in New Jersey, take down your feeders in the first few days of December.

New Mexico

Early in March, Black-chinned Hummingbirds fly into New Mexico, and they leave by the third week of November. Early in March, broad-tailed hummingbirds also arrive in, and they leave in late November. In New Mexico, rufous hummingbirds migrate in the fall, arriving in the middle of June and leaving in the middle of November.

In New Mexico, Calliope hummingbirds start showing around the end of June and leave by the end of October. In New Mexico, Anna's, Broad-tailed, and Rufous Hummingbirds may spend the winter.

Southwest New Mexico is home to a number of unique hummingbird species in the summer and fall. These include the even uncommon Rivoli's, Blue-throated Mountain-gem, Lucifer, Broad-billed, Violet-crowned, and other hummingbirds.

In New Mexico, put up your hummingbird feeders in late February. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds in the past two weeks, take down your feeders in late December. However, given the likelihood of hummingbirds wintering, you might want to leave your feeders up all year long.

New York

Early in April, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds fly into New York, and they leave around the middle of November.

In New York, put out your hummingbird feeders in late March. If you haven't seen any hummingbirds in the past two weeks, remove your feeders in the first part of December.