The Backyard Naturalist is watching eagerly for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at nectar feeders. They're on the way! Get your feeders up now.

Hummingbirds on their way!

March 28, 2024

Hummingbirds!!!

They’re on their way. Sightings have been made in southern VA.

They’re so close now! Monitor the progress of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds on Hummingbird Central’s 2024 Hummingbird Migration Map.
Hummingbirds NOW! 2024 - Are your feeders ready for these MIRACULOUS tiny travelers? They're arriving road-weary and hungry. Greet them with clean feeders and fresh nectar.
Are your feeders ready for these MIRACULOUS tiny travelers? They’re arriving road-weary and hungry. Greet them with clean feeders and fresh nectar.

Have your Hummingbird feeders ready with fresh nectar when they get here! 

The Hummzinger Highview nectar feeder is one of our favorites!
The Hummzinger Highview  Hummingbird nectar feeder is one of  favorites! See more nectar feeders we recommend here.

Greet these amazing birds after their exhausting journey, with Hummingbird feeders filled and waiting. Need help? Stop by the store for feeders and advice.

Don’t miss out on the fun!

Check out The Backyard Naturalist’s Checklist for Hummingbird Hosts for feeding tips and a recipe to Make Your Own Hummingbird Nectar (It’s easy!)

Got Nectar? Visit The Backyard Naturalist's Hummingbird page for feeding tips and nectar recipe.
Get tips for feeding hummingbirds and a recipe for hummingbird nectar on our Hummingbirds page.

The Backyard Naturalist is fully stocked with all the feeders, poles, nectars and accessories you could possibly need!

Make your backyard more enticing!

Along with nectar feeders, add other incentives for Hummingbirds:
Provide nesting material, like Hummingbird Nesting Helper to help a Mama Hummingbird line her nest more easily.

Even though many of us won’t have regular visitors until flowers bloom in May, these first migrants coming through really need to bulk up after their long migration. Not many flowers yet, so we need to help!

Plant flowers that Hummingbirds love! We have non-GMO seeds for flowers that attract Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies and Songbirds.

Share your sightings!Please report the date and location of first sightings on our Facebook page. Who will see them FIRST??!!!

Happy Hummingbird Season!
Debi, Mike & The Backyard Naturalist Team

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