Expect the Ruby-throated hummingbirds to arrive in Missouri by mid-April 2024.
The Ruby-throated hummingbird is Missouri's primary summer resident, with the Rufous and Anna's as occasional visitors.
Male Ruby-throated hummingbirds lead the way, arriving before females to establish nesting territories.
Ready your garden by removing hazards and growing organic to create a hummingbird haven.
Use e-Bird to monitor real-time sightings as hummingbirds make their way to Missouri.
Cultivate native Missouri plants like Agastache and Cardinal flower to provide natural nectar.
Place hummingbird feeders by early April to welcome the earliest arrivals.
Male hummingbirds may start leaving in mid-August, with some females staying until end of October.
Keep feeders up until you haven't seen any hummingbirds for at least two weeks, usually around mid-November.
Swipe up to learn more about creating a habitat that keeps hummingbirds returning to your Missouri garden year after year.