Hummingbirds are back on the move. When will they reach Tennessee?
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Hummingbirds are expected to return to Tennessee between late March and mid-May, with residents able to attract them by putting out feeders with a simple sugar and water mixture. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species that breeds within the state, and can be identified by its iridescent green back and iconic red throat.
Hummingbirds typically return to Tennessee between late March and mid-May. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species that breeds in the state. Residents can attract hummingbirds by putting out feeders by April 1. A simple mixture of four parts water to one part refined white sugar is the best food for feeders. Hummingbirds are attracted to blooming flowers and feeders in suburban neighborhoods. The closest sighting reported on the spring migration map is just 11 miles from Tennessee's southern border in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
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