HummingbirdsHummingbirds typically return to Rockland County, NY, in early to mid-May[1][2].
You might even spot a few as early as late April[1]. The most common species you'll see are Ruby-throated hummingbirds[1], which are known for their vibrant colors and energetic flight. References [1] When Do Hummingbirds Arrive In & Leave New York? - Wild Bird Scoop [2] 2025 Hummingbird Migration Map (Find Out When to Expect Them) [3] 2024 New York hummingbird spring migration: Interactive map, feeding tips 20252024 Season
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman USA TODAY Aug 13, 2024 As summer vacations wrap up and kids return to school, one small bird is preparing for a monumental journey.Hummingbird migration season gets underway in August, sending the birds flying to warm destinations thousands of miles away to last out the cold winter months and bringing birdwatchers new opportunities to catch sight of them on their trip. Weighing as little as 2 grams, hummingbirds don't appear to be formidable creatures. But every year as autumn approaches, many birds native to the U.S. set off on a long journey south in search of warmer climates and blooming flowers. Chillier temperatures don't necessarily bother the birds, but finding new food sources is a top priority, said Chad Witko, the National Audubon Society's senior coordinator for avian biology. "Migration is timed with flower phenology," Witko said. "When flowers are coming to bloom, that's when birds are trying to time their migration." Hummingbirds cross Gulf of Mexico, travel more than 3,500 milesAbout 20 of the world's 363 known hummingbird species call the U.S. home, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Most are native to the western U.S., especially Arizona and southern Texas, said David Wiedenfeld, a senior conservation scientist with American Bird Conservancy. "East of the Mississippi, we really only have one kind," the Ruby-throated hummingbird, he said. |
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