The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is eastern North America’s sole breeding hummingbird. Feeders and flower gardens are great ways to attract these birds.
Around the middle of April, the first hummingbirds will arrive in Connecticut, the males will always arrive first followed by females a week or two later. After their long voyage they are hungry and will be looking for food to regain their weight. Hummingbirds will often return to the same location year after year. Banding research has shown hummingbirds showing up in the same location and even on the same day from one year to the next. Continue reading