Keep Your Eyes Peeled, Thousands Of Hummingbirds Are Headed Right For New Jersey During Their Migration This Spring

We’ve got some good news! When springtime rolls around here in New Jersey, that means many things, one of which is the arrival of migrating hummingbirds. That’s right, it’s time to break out your best hummingbird feeders and get ready. One way to have fun at home is by backyard birdwatching – and these birds will repay you with their pollinating skills, too! Spring in the Garden State brings woodpeckers, warblers, orioles, doves, cuckoos, swifts, plovers, flycatchers, shrikes, jays, and dozens of other birds. Perhaps no birds are more fun to watch, though, than the beautiful and delicate hummingbirds. So, when is the expected arrival time for hummingbirds in New Jersey? Let’s discuss:

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By the time you're done reading, you'll be an (unofficial) New Jersey hummingbird expert. So the next time someone asks questions such as, "Are there hummingbirds in New Jersey?" you'll have all the answers!

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The different species have a wide variety of color patterns and plumages. It's a veritable rainbow of color when you look at all the different kinds of hummingbirds together.

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Their scientific name is "Archilochus Colubris" and males are easily recognizable by the ruby red feathers on their throats. These little guys are among the most common hummingbirds, and they're pretty easy to recognize. You'll spot other hummingbirds in New Jersey, but the red-throated variety is the only one that breeds here. The rest just stop by on their way to other destinations.

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Hummingbirds are in fact one of the tiniest kinds of birds in the world. Between their small size and their quick movement, they're often hard to spot altogether. You'll have to plan carefully to make sure you get a peak this season.

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It's a serious workout. The long journey from South America to North America doesn't seem so bad when you notice how fast these birds whip around.

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Increasingly, the migratory patterns of hummingbirds are changing. Because of the overall warmer weather, they're coming to North America much earlier than is typical. Some are even spending the winter here rather than migrating south.

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Fine, guys, leave it to the ladies, then. Rude.

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Now that we've answered the question, "When will hummingbirds arrive in New Jersey," it's time to prepare! You can plant a pollinator-friendly garden with native plants to help draw them in or put up a feeder to encourage these guests.

If you’d like to attract hummingbirds to your home, you can make them special nectar to fill your feeders. Since there is a specific mix of sugar and water needed to keep them healthy, you’ll want to follow the instructions provided by the National Audobon Society. For more information about these amazing birds at this time of year, check out Hummingbird Central.

Have you noticed all the hummingbirds in New Jersey during previous spring seasons? Will you put out a hummingbird feeder? In the comments, let us know about the hummingbirds that flit around your yard every year! Need a place to stay while you’re witnessing the migration? Check out the possibilities from our friends at Hilton Hotels.

For more springtime fun in the Garden State, read about the best places to visit in New Jersey this spring.