State Guides

South Georgia by mid-March, the north Georgia mountains around early April. Plus why winter hummingbirds here are a real thing.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds reach Pennsylvania by about 20 April, later at elevation. Feeder timing, departure dates and what to expect.

Southern Michigan by 20 April, the Upper Peninsula by 5 May. Two weeks apart in the same state, plus feeder timing and departure dates.

Southern Ohio by 10 April, the rest of the state by 20 April. Why one date for the whole state gets it wrong, and when to hang your feeder.

Coast and East Texas by mid-March; West Texas from early March; some birds stay all winter in the south. Dates split by region, with sources.