NORTH CAROLINA -- Spring time and hummingbirds go hand in hand. With the change of season and the slow rise of temperatures, the hummingbird migration is on across the South.
- The primary species of hummingbird we see here in NC is the Ruby-Throated hummingbird
- All you need for your feeder is a simple syrup of one part white cane sugar to four parts of water
- To learn more about these amazing creatures, go to hummingbirdcentral.com
The primary species of hummingbird we see here in NC is the Ruby-Throated hummingbird. Their migration from the wintering grounds in Central America and Mexico has been active over the last few weeks. These birds tend to migrate with the warmth.
We are seeing lots of sightings along the Gulf of Mexico, up through Georgia, and the midlands of South Carolina. A few of these magical flyers have been spotted in Wilmington and far Western NC.
That means it is time to put out at least one hummingbird feeder. Males tend to arrive several weeks ahead of females and younger hummingbirds.
All you need for your feeder is a simple syrup of one part white cane sugar to four parts of water. No red food coloring should be used. Hummingbirds tend to return to their food sources they fed from the prior season.
To learn more about these amazing creatures, go to hummingbirdcentral.com. This is a great source of information and regular updates to the migration tracking map. You can even share your sighting of hummingbirds via this resource.
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