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Migration Tracker

Live hummingbird migration maps and reader-reported first sightings.

When to Take Down Your Hummingbird Feeder (Myth, Settled)

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 by Backyard Flyway

Leaving a feeder up does not stop hummingbirds migrating — they go by day length. Here is when to actually take it down, by region.

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