Spring is coming and so are the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds! 
They started arriving on the gulf coast and panhandle of Florida in late February and have been sighted in the southern regions of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. This is a little bit ahead of last year's progress, which you may remember was stalled with last year's April winter storms. Check out this year's hummingbird migration map to track their progress northward.
Feeder Recommendations
Here in upstate New York, We still have a while until the hummingbirds reach our area. Last year, they arrived in late April/early May. An easy way to remember our hummingbird season is to think "Mothers Day to Labor Day".
We recommend that you start hanging one hummingbird feeder in late April (or about 2-3 weeks in advance of their historical return in your area.) Remember to refresh the nectar every 5-7 days even if you have no visitors. Add additional feeders once the males arrive.
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I live in Canyon Tx,in the Texas Panhandle. I have been hanging feeders out for 3 yrs, this year I have seen my first hummers!! It may be the same one, but it is coming back all during the day! After living in the Texas Hill Country, its great to see them again!
Posted by: Jeanne | May 05, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Birdfreak - I'd love to take in hummingbird migration (either way) along the gulf coast. I WILL do it someday!
Lana - too bad you can't feed them. I think it is so funny when the hummers approach you when you have red on like you're one big flower!
Mon@rch - absence DOES make the heart grow fonder, doesn't it?
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | March 14, 2008 at 10:29 PM
I can't wait . . . I can't wait . . .
Posted by: mon@rch | March 13, 2008 at 10:44 PM
We've been seeing hummers around here too, of course. I can't engage in feeding them due to my bee allergy, but they still come to check out the red candle holders on my deck!
Posted by: Lana | March 13, 2008 at 02:24 PM
It is hard to stay still and wait for spring, wow would it be nice to hang out in Texas for a few weeks right now!
I love the migration map, thanks for the link and good birding to you!
Posted by: Birdfreak | March 13, 2008 at 12:27 PM