When Will Hummingbirds Arrive In Maine?

There’s nothing like nature to soothe the soul. And luckily, the Pine Tree State has some of the most beautiful natural surroundings. As we ease into spring, you may be wondering, when will hummingbirds arrive in Maine? We’re excited to watch the influx of hummingbirds that are expected to arrive as part of their annual migration. They should be visible in quiet yards in New England (especially when we know where to get some of the best hummingbird feeders!) and then we can really start to enjoy spring in Maine.

Each year in February, hummingbirds migrate from Mexico and Central America heading for the United States and Canada.

Of the 300 different species of hummingbirds, about 12 make the trip north. That’s right! There are *300* different species!

While much of the US will see the birds in March and April, those of us in the northeast will need to wait just a little bit longer.

We can expect to start seeing the first arrivals in the first week of May. Mainly males, this first group will arrive and stake out their own feeding areas. The females follow soon after and most leave by the end of September. That makes for an entire summer of spotting these beautiful creatures.

You should be on the lookout for the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds as these are the most prevalent here. You’ll know the male by their ruby-red throat area, a white collar, an emerald green back, and a forked tail. The female has a green back with tail feathers that have white bands and black and grey-green.

While beautiful, hummingbirds can be hard to spot. A great way to increase the chances of being visited by a hummingbird is to put feeders out in your yard a few weeks before they’re expected to arrive.

In Maine, you might consider putting them out in mid-April. Inside the feeders, you’ll put a simple sugar water mixture or you can buy pre-made food online.

So now you know when hummingbirds arrive in Maine. For more information be sure to check out the 2024 hummingbird migration map. Isn’t spring in Maine grand? To learn more about hummingbird migration in Maine, and beyond, check out this great resource on all things hummingbirds.

Love board games? Love birds? Put them together with the popular board game of Wingspan.

What are your plans to try to catch a view of some of these hummingbirds? Make sure to get out those hummingbird feeders in Maine! Check out some of the best hummingbird feeders to buy before spring. Have you seen these colorful creatures in the area during previous migrations? If you have any advice on how to attract them, leave a comment!

That’s not all we have to look forward to in the great outdoors of Maine! When you want to explore by car, check out this covered bridge road trip! Eight historic (and impressive) structures are waiting!

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