Keep Your Eyes Peeled, Thousands of Hummingbirds Are Headed Right for Kansas During Their Migration This Spring

Have you seen hummingbirds in Kansas? I'm sure you have! But when will hummingbirds arrive in Kansas? Well, the annual migration is about to be underway this spring. Come check out where they're expected to fly and spot some of your own. Just don't forget to pick up one of the best hummingbird feeders to attract these special birds.

Have you seen one of these nearly invisible visitors in your yard before? They are fast for most eyes to pick up unless you have a feeder or know where to look.

In fact, hummingbirds are one of the smallest birds in the world, and they move so quickly that they're difficult for the human eye to notice. But if you are lucky enough to catch a glimpse, it's a wonderful experience.

If you keep an eye out, you might spot more than one or two hummingbirds this spring. The annual hummingbird migration includes areas in Kansas, so mark down any you see! Thousands of hummingbirds cross the USA every spring, and we're happy to be part of that area. Who wouldn't want to report on these tiny birds traveling through?

Interestingly, the hummingbird migration has been starting earlier and earlier as the overall weather in North America warms. Hummingbirds don't migrate in flocks like other birds; they come at their own individual pace, and many have been spotted as early as February. Some species have begun staying all through the winter. If you'd like a small visitor like these guys, there are a few things you can do to make sure your yard is fresh and ready for these tiny fliers this spring.

First, get a hummingbird feeder and fill it with clear nectar solution or plant tubular flowers for a more natural way to keep them feeling at home.

For a quick recipe that makes nectar solution, use a one-quarter cup of sugar for every cup of water. Don't use food coloring, as it's not part of their natural diet! That's right, all these excited beauties need to feed on is sugar water. Somehow, that seems very fitting for such an energetic bird.

Whether you put up a feeder or plant beautiful tubular flowers this season, we hope everyone has fun seeing these tiny visitors as they make their way across the country. Each species has a different coloring and plumage, and it's interesting to see all the different types of hummingbirds in Kansas.

Though the most common hummingbirds in Kansas are of the ruby-throated variety, you might see other species, like the Allen's, black-chinned, Costa's, broad-trailed, and even the magnificent hummingbird. Keep your eyes peeled! You might even get some unusual visitors, too - so keep watch.

Hummingbirds are also known to return to the same places where they've eaten in the past, so without knowing it, you may have been getting visits from the same hummingbirds for years. They remember!

You can look at the newest hummingbird tracking map on HummingbirdCentral, and see where previous spottings in Kansas have been recorded. Planning to do a hummingbird-inspired road trip this spring? Check out our handy-dandy road trip packing list. You'll never want to leave without it.