Keep Your Eyes Peeled, Thousands Of Hummingbirds Are Headed Right For Georgia During Their Migration This Spring
By Marisa Roman|Updated on February 22, 2024(Originally published February 13, 2023)
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The annual hummingbird migration has begun, meaning that the majority of hummingbirds who spend the winter in Mexico, Central, or South America, will all be migrating back through the southern United States. So we’re all eagerly wondering: when do hummingbirds come to Georgia? The good news is that we’ll have a chance to see the beauty of these majestic birds up close, and we can even help aid in their migration, too! Prepare your best hummingbird feeders, because these little guys are almost here! Let’s take a peek and learn the best time to see hummingbirds in Georgia:
This spring, you'll want to keep your eyes peeled for hummingbirds in Georgia. This is an exciting time when these fluttering creatures take to the skies.
It's difficult to catch a hummingbird for an extended period of viewing because they're one of the world's smallest birds and they move very quickly. But if you're lucky enough to see one, or even photograph one, it's a stunning natural experience.
Most hummingbirds spend the winter in South America, Central America, or Mexico. Some even spend the colder season in Florida.
More and more often, hummingbirds begin migrating back to North America earlier in the year because of the overall warmer weather. You'll now spot hummingbirds earlier than ever before, and like we mentioned, some even stay year round in the United States.
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When do hummingbirds migrate through Georgia? Hummingbirds will migrate during the day when the sources of nectar in flowers are most abundant.
Simply add water and white sugar in order to replicate the nectar found in flowers and you may just see a few hummingbirds swing by. There's no need to add red dye, they'll find it even if the water is clear.
Hummingbirds are also drawn to tubular flowers that are conducive to their long beaks, so planting some of those can also be helpful in attracting hummingbirds.
It's often said that hummingbirds are creatures of habit and return to the same feeding sources over and over again. You may have been feeding the same hummingbirds for years now and never even knew it!
Make sure to keep an eye out over the next few weeks for these beautiful and majestic creatures to make their way through Georgia.
It's an experience you won't forget and a sure sign that spring is upon us.
Did you know all of this about hummingbirds in Georgia? Did you find your answer to “when do hummingbirds come to Georgia?” Share with us in the comments section – and let us know if you have any more questions! Or if you want to know more about how to make the perfect hummingbird food to put into your feeder, check out these instructions from the National Audubon Society.
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