Look out for ruby-throated hummingbirds returning to Iowa from mid-to-late April to begin their breeding season.
The Ruby-throated hummingbird, with its vibrant colors, is the main species that breeds and charms in Iowa's landscapes.
Attract these aerial acrobats by planting lush native species with tubular flowers full of nectar and teeming with insects.
Consider adding hummingbird feeders as a supplementary food source, especially during migration and breeding seasons.
Support nesting by including native trees and shrubs in your garden, giving hummingbirds the perfect spots to raise their young.
Hummingbirds usually take their leave from Iowa in August or September, heading south for warmer winters.
Keep feeders out until no sightings for two weeks, ensuring late migrants get the energy boost they need.
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