Hummingbird Central Website in the News
The Hummingbird Central website has been in existence for over 11 years, and has grown and evolved over that time.
Quick Facts About This Website
- Website launched - 2013
- 2023 Interactive Spring Migration Map - viewed over 23,000,000 times
- Website viewers per day during the peak migration - 35,000/day
- Website viewers per year - 8,600,000 (2023)
- Migration sighted reports submitted - over 12,000 (2023)
In the News
Shown below are highlights of recent news about Hummingbird Central, including news stories, mentions, videos and other websites on which our migration maps are embedded.
News of Interest Related to Hummingbird Central
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The Hummingbirds have arrived!
Country 100.7 - Bridgewater, Nova Scotia - 04/24/2024 |
Organization tracks hummingbird sightings across the U.S., expect more hummingbirds in Colorado soon
KKTV 11News - Colorado Springs, CO - 04/24/2024
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Get ready to put your hummingbird feeders out. See where they are with interactive map
Burlington Free Press - Vermont - 04/19/2024
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Get ready bird lovers! Hummingbirds are on their way to Kentucky
WOMI - Owensboro, Kentucky - 04/18/2024
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Hummingbirds are migrating back to Wisconsin. You can use this map to find them
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 04/18/2024
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Get ready because hummingbirds are on their way to Maine
News Center Maine - Portland - 04/18/2024
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Get ready to put your hummingbird feeders out. See where they are with interactive map
SeaCoastOnline - New Hampshire - 04/18/2024
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Hummingbirds making their return to Ohio
10WBNS - Columbus, Ohio - 04/17/2024
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Spring hummingbird migration in full bloom in Washington State
KING5 - Seattle, WA -04/17/2024 |
Track Hummingbirds as they make their way north for spring
FOX61 - Hartford, CT - 04/17/2024 |
We're about to see a lot more hummingbirds in Louisville. Here's why
WHAS11 ABC - Louisville, Kentucky - 04/16/2024
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Track hummingbird migration in Georgia with this interactive map
WXIA 11 Alive - Atlanta, Georgia - 04/16/2024
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Hummingbirds in Maine Are About to Make Their Triumphant Return
WHOM 94.9 - 04/16/2024
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Hummingbirds Are Returning to Otsego County New York
WNBF News Radio - Binghamton NY - 04/16/2024
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Get ready to put your hummingbird feeders out. See where they are with interactive map
Providence Rhode Island Journal - 04/16/2024 |
Get ready to put your hummingbird feeders out. See where they are with interactive map
Worcester Telegram & Gazette - 04/16/2024 |
Hummingbirds make their way north
WGRZ - Buffalo, NY - 04/16/2024
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Ruby-throated hummingbirds will be returning soon to PA
NorthCentralPA.com - 04/152024 |
Spring is hummingbird migration season: When are they coming to New York?
Rockland/Westchester Journal News - 04/15/2024
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Here's why you don't often see hummingbirds in Arkansas
5News - Fayetteville Arkansas - 04/12/2024
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Your 2024 guide to hummingbird season in Wisconsin
Up North News Wisconsin - 04/10/2024
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When do hummingbirds arrive in Ohio? Updated map says they're already here
Cincinnati Enquirer - 04/10/2024
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Hummingbirds are migrating; when they will arrive in Ohio
Yahoo Life - 04/09/2024
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Hummingbird migration crosses into Missouri
FOX2Now St. Louis - 04/09/2024
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Hummingbird migration into Missouri is underway. Here’s how to attract them
FOX4 - Kansas City - 04/06/2024
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Now is the time to reach hummingbird fans
Garden Center Magazine - 04/03/2024
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What hummingbirds does Oklahoma have? Migration map shows common species seen in state
The Oklahoman - 04/03/2024 |
Interactive tracker shows hummingbird migration, expected arrival
Detroit Free Press - 04/02/2024
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Interactive Map: Hummingbird migration is underway. Here’s what you can do to attract them
FOX8 - Piedmont Triad in North Carolina - 04/02/2024 |
Spring is here. When can you expect to see hummingbirds returning to Iowa?
Des Moines Register - 03/19/2024
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Hummingbirds are migrating. When will we see them in Ohio?
Cincinnati Inquirer - 02/27/2024
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When will hummingbirds arrive in NJ? They're migrating now!
NorthJersey.com - 02/27/2024
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Hummingbirds are on their way. When will they arrive in Rochester NY?
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Rochester, NY - 2/24/2024 |
Ruby-throated hummingbirds will migrate soon. Here's how you can track and report them
Mississippi Clarion Ledger - 02/09/2024
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Hummingbird Central 2023 News Archive |
Hummingbird migration 2023
The River Reporter - Narrowsburg, NY - 05/16/2023 |
Fascinating Hummingbird Migration Map Shows Just How Astonishing Their Journey Is
PetHelpful - 05/07/2023 |
2023 migration map shows arrival of hummingbirds in Colorado
Denver Gazette - 05/02/2023 |
Organization tracks hummingbird sightings across the U.S., with many reports in Colorado recently
KKTV - Colorado Springs - 05/01/2023 |
When Do Hummingbirds Arrive in Colorado?
KOOL 107.9 - Grand Junction, CO - 04/22/2023 |
The Hummingbirds Are Almost Here, and I Couldn't Be More Excited
I95 95.7FM - Brewer, Maine - 04/21/2023 |
Your 2023 Guide to Hummingbird Season in Michigan: What to Know
The Gander Newsroom - Michigan - 04/20/2023 |
Wildlife Wednesday: Hummingbirds are back in Michigan, here's how to welcome them
Manistee Michigan News - 04/19/2023 |
Track the Hummingbirds Returning to New England With This Map
NBC Boston - 04/19/2023 |
Hummingbirds Have Arrived in Colorado and We Have the Buzz
KEKB 99.9 - Grand Junction, CO - 04/18/2023 |
The Bird Store and More
Akron, Ohio - 04/17/2023 |
They're back! Hummingbirds return to Maine
News Center Maine - 04/17/2023 |
Flying Jewels - When Do Hummingbirds Arrive in Colorado?
Retro 102.5 - Windsor, CO - 04/16/2023 |
Hummingbirds: Attracting and Feeding Them in Your Backyard
The Backyard Naturalist - 04/15/2023 |
The hummingbirds are migrating. Here’s when they’ll arrive in Ohio
NBC4i - Columbus, Ohio - 04/14/2023 |
Hummingbirds return to New England for spring
CBS News Boston - 04/14/2023 |
Spring is here: Hummingbirds spotted in Michigan for first time in 2023
Click on Detroit - 04/14/2023 |
Interactive map: Hummingbird migration is underway! How can you help the little birds on their journey?
WNCT - Greenville, NC - 04/12/2023 |
Hummingbird migration map shows most common hummingbirds seen in Oklahoma this spring
The Oklahoman - 04/11/2023 |
When do hummingbirds arrive in Texas? How do you attract them? Check out 2023 migration map
Austin American Statesman - 04/11/2023 |
Interactive map of spring hummingbird migration: Every state they'll arrive in plus feeding tips
USA Today - 04/10/2023 |
Hummingbirds are traveling back to Ohio gardens! Here's what to know
Cincinnati Enquirer - 04/10/2023 |
Interactive map shows spring hummingbird migration
Detroit Free Press - Detroit, MI - 04/08/2023 |
Hummingbirds Have Hit New Jersey
New Jersey Reefers Club - 04/07/2023 |
Love Hummingbirds? Here's When They Will Be Back in Michigan
WKFR - Michigan - 04/06/2023 |
Spring Is Here: Hummingbirds Migrating Back to New England
WOKQ - Dover, New Hampshire - 04/05/2023 |
Get those hummingbird feeders ready! Hummingbirds migrate back to Southwest Virginia
WSLS - Roanoke, Virginia - 03/30/2023 |
Interactive Map: Hummingbird migration is underway. Have you spotted any?
WAVY - High Point, NC - 03/27/2023 |
Hummingbirds are headed back to the Midwest
FOX8 - Cleveland, Ohio - 03/18/2023 |
Hummingbirds are headed back to the Midwest
Fox2Now - St. Louis, MO - 03/15/2023
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Handy Map Shows When Hummingbirds Return to Missouri & Illinois
100.9 The Eagle - Quincy, IL - 02/27/2023 |
Keep Your Eyes Peeled, Thousands Of Hummingbirds Are Headed Right For South Carolina During Their Migration This Spring
OnlyInYour State - South Carolina - 02/19/2023
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Hummingbird Central 2022 News Archive |
Hummingbirds begin migrating up north
WGRZ - Buffalo, NY - 04/08/2022 |
Hummingbird Migration 2022
Garden Club of Lebanon lIlinois - 03/30/2022 |
A timeline for hummingbird arrival in Pa. and how you can use it to attract them to your garden
PennLive - 03/24/2022 |
Hummingbirds Spring migration through south Texas
KZTV 10 - Corpus Christi, TX - 03/03/2022
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Hummingbird Central 2021 News Archive |
Hummingbirds are returning to New England early. Here's how you can attract them to your yard
Providence Journal - 04/30/2021 |
Hummingbirds are here early — here's how to help look after them
CBC News - Canada - 04/24/2021
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Hummingbird Migration 2021
ABC6 - Providence, RI - 04/14/2021 |
Hummingbird Central 2020 News Archive |
Hummingbirds Are Cool
North Carolina Cooperative Extension - 08/01/2020 |
A sure sign of spring! Hummingbirds return to Virginia, Maryland region
FOX5DC - Bethesda, MD - 04/22/2020
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It's Time to Hang your Hummingbird Feeders
Coffee & Chlorophyll - 04/22/2020 |
Ruby-throated hummingbirds will arrive soon, what you can do now to help their migration
FOX6 - Milwaukee, WI - 04/08/2020
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Ruby-throated hummingbirds make their return to our region, thanks to our recent warm weather
WSLS - Roanoke, VA - 03/30/2020 |
Hummingbird Central 2019 News Archive |
Hummingbirds arriving with spring
WSILTV - Carterville, IL - 04/09/2019
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Another Sign of Spring, Hummingbirds are Returning
Spectrum Local News - Charlotte, NC - 03/17/2019
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Why This Website?
With the wealth of information about hummingbirds already on the web in many great websites, why would anyone create yet another one? The reason is fairly simple ... we love hummingbirds, and are still learning about them at this "advanced" age. This website helps organize our knowledge and focuses us on learning even more.
We've learned more about hummingbirds in the past five years than we did in the previous 60 years! And we're learning along with our daughter and granddaughters, who also share our love of nature and the marvelous mysteries and lore of the hummingbird.
There are undoubtedly others who are just beginning their journey toward understanding and attracting hummingbirds. Maybe this site will help them.
We continue to learn, and to photograph, and present our knowledge on this website in a quick, understandable, and easy-to-read format, with links to more detailed hummingbird resources for those readers who require more in-depth information and species identification tips.
And we love watching all bird life! While this website is oriented to hummingbirds, we have a section on other backyard birds and a special report on our recent trip to the National Aviary of Colombia.
2024 is the 11th year we have monitored the spring, northbound hummingbird migration. This tracking project would not be possible without the thousands of reports we receive from our website viewers. We appreciate the interest, and continued support, of all our viewers!
Hummingbird Central Showcase
We've developed a short YouTube video featuring the hummingbird species found in the United States and Canada.
It also includes some charts comparing similiar species and has a special section dealing with white and albino hummingbirds.
It runs for about 6 minutes, and has soft music to accompany it ... take a look, at the Hummingbird Showcase
About Our Environment
Our nature preserve features a number of different ecological environments. Located in the country, it backs up to hundreds of acres of forest, with nearby fields, pastures, and wetlands. It is registered by MonarchWatch.org as a certified Monarch Waystation.
We share our environment with birds, foxes, raccoons, snakes, armadillos, deer, skunks, turtles, coyotes, bobcats, and possums. During the warm months we enjoy countless varieties of butterflies, and Ruby-Throat Hummingbirds.
 We love pink California Giant Zinnias ... a Staff favorite! |
The landscape includes a variety of native trees such as oak, elm, river birch, maple, gum, pine, cedar, and dogwood. Under the tree canopy we find Beauty Berries, Pokeweed, Devil's Walking Sticks, Wax Myrtles, cactus, and ferns.
The native plantlife is complemented with additional annuals, perennials, flowering shrubs and vines. We've included in our gardens several types of Lantana, Zinnias, Pentas, Salvia, Batface Cuphea, Nasturtiums, Coreopsis, other annuals and perennials.
We also plant generous amounts of dill and fennel to provide food sources for Black Swallowtails, and Milkweed for Monarch butterflies.
Thanks for visiting with us today, and enjoy another fun hummingbird season in 2024!
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