Ruby-throated hummingbirds are set to return to New Jersey between mid-April and early May.
New Jersey welcomes breeding Ruby-throated hummingbirds, the state's primary hummingbird species.
Look out for the males to arrive first during spring, as they set up their territories in New Jersey.
Enhance your garden with native plants and feeders before the hummingbirds' expected arrival.
Plant Canada lilies, Cardinal flowers, and Trumpet creepers to offer natural nectar sources in New Jersey.
Set up feeders by early April to greeting early hummingbird migrants in New Jersey.
Expect male hummingbirds to lead the departure beginning in September, leaving New Jersey for warmer climates.
Continue to provide for any remaining hummingbirds with feeders through October in New Jersey.
For the occasional wintering hummingbird, maintain a source of food throughout the year in New Jersey.
Discover more about New Jersey's hummingbird migration and how you can be part of their annual journey!