Overwintering Hummingbirds: Which States Keep Them All Year
About fifteen US states and Canadian provinces keep hummingbirds through the winter. Here is which ones, which species stay, and what to do if one is still at your feeder.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The hummingbird that breeds east of the Rockies: arrival dates by state, where it winters, and when to expect it in your yard.
When Do Hummingbirds Arrive in Georgia? 2027 Dates
South Georgia by mid-March, the north Georgia mountains around early April. Plus why winter hummingbirds here are a real thing.
When Do Hummingbirds Arrive in Pennsylvania? 2027 Dates
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds reach Pennsylvania by about 20 April, later at elevation. Feeder timing, departure dates and what to expect.
When Do Hummingbirds Arrive in Michigan? 2027 Dates
Southern Michigan by 20 April, the Upper Peninsula by 5 May. Two weeks apart in the same state, plus feeder timing and departure dates.
When Do Hummingbirds Arrive in Ohio? 2027 Dates by Region
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.
When Do Hummingbirds Arrive in Texas? 2027 Dates by Region
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.