Anticipate Ruby-throated hummingbirds' arrival in Connecticut from mid-April to early May.
Hummingbirds migrate individually, with males leading the way to Connecticut.
Prepare your garden: Set up hummingbird feeders in Connecticut by early April.
Create a native plant haven with bee balm and trumpet honeysuckle for the tiny guests.
Hummingbirds trek from Central America to Connecticut, refueling after the long flight.
By September, Ruby-throated hummingbirds begin their southward migration from Connecticut.
Leave feeders out until two weeks after the last hummingbird sighting in Connecticut.
Rarely, some Ruby-throated hummingbirds overwinter in Connecticut; keep feeders accessible.
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