When to stop feeding hummingbirds?

As a result, we now know scientifically that hummingbirds do not migrate because of a lack of nectar or we stop feeding hummingbirds. It is the length of daylight in autumn and spring that triggers the hormones that cause hummingbirds to migrate. read more

As feeding and gardening for hummers has grown in popularity, more and more vagrant hummingbirds are being found in the East, Southeast, and in the Gulf Coast states. Each winter there are reports of western hummingbirds of several species spending the winter in places where they should not be. read more

So your hummingbird feeder is not going to tempt the hummers to overstay their schedule. In fact, the sugar water you offer will help the hummingbirds "gas up" for their journey. Hummingbirds that are already on their way south can stop by and replenish their stores, too. read more