Hummingbirds are delightful little birds to spot in your summer garden. With their vibrant colors and fast-moving wings, they can brighten up any yard. When do hummingbirds return to Wisconsin, and how can you attract them to your yard? Let’s find out.
What is the Most Common Species of Hummingbird Found in Wisconsin, and When Does it Return?
The most common hummingbird in the Midwest is the ruby-throated hummingbird . It’s also the only species of hummingbird that is known to nest east of the Mississippi River. Ruby-throated hummingbirds start making their appearance in Wisconsin in early May . However, you may see some early birds arrive in April.
The males are the first to come, with the females following about a week later. Once the pairs have made it to their breeding grounds, they will mate. But the males don’t stick around for long, leaving the females to build the nest and care for their young on their own.
These beautiful, jewel-colored, tiny birds have the largest breeding range of any other North American bird. By August to September, they begin their migration back to warmer locations.
What Other Types of Hummingbirds Can Be Found in Wisconsin?
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the most common, and the only one to nest in the state, but there are other species of hummingbirds that have been spotted in Wisconsin.
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