Ruby-throated hummingbirds begin their journey to New York, typically arriving by early to mid-May.
These tiny travelers migrate alone, with males making their appearance in New York a few weeks before females.
While Ruby-throated hummingbirds dominate, keep an eye out for occasional Rufous, Calliope, and Anna's hummingbirds.
Set up your hummingbird feeders by late April to welcome the earliest of these winged arrivals.
Cultivate a variety of native, nectar-rich plants to provide natural food sources for visiting hummingbirds.
As autumn approaches, Ruby-throated hummingbirds prepare to leave New York by the end of September.
Maintain feeders until late October to cater to any late-migrating hummingbirds before winter settles in.
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