Ready for some positive news, fellow Washingtonians? We thought so. Thousands of hummingbirds are making their way up north for their spring migration, and it won’t be long before we’re seeing them here – if you’re not already spotting them, that is. Hummingbird migration in Washington is a splendid time of year, isn’t it? Here’s what to expect and how (and where!) to find these adorable birds. So, when will hummingbirds arrive in Washington? Read on to find out!
Washington’s mountain ranges, valleys, and forests make it an appealing place to hummingbirds, who tend to enjoy mountainous areas.
Jim Culp / Flickr We even have a species of hummingbird that is native and calls Washington home all year long. However, it’s both migration and mating season in the spring, which will bring more birds to town.
Anna’s Hummingbirds are vibrant and beautiful.
Doug Greenberg / Flickr They’re also the most common species found in Washington, and since they’re native, you’ll find them here all year.
Anna’s Hummingbirds tend to stick to Western Washington in the colder months, but during spring and summer, you’ll find them all over the state.
Mick Thompson / Flickr They are also the most vocal hummingbirds in the United States! So you’re just as likely to hear them as you are to see them.
Rufous Hummingbirds tend to arrive in early March and stay through April.
Tom Benson / Flickr Like many Washingtonians, they’re just out there looking for love. Some of them keep heading north, but others stick around until August, when they head south.
Calliope Hummingbirds can be spotted here from March until August, although they tend to stick to the mountains.
Tom Benson / Flickr But they’ll also be enticed by your backyard feeder if you live in a mountainous area.
You can easily attract these sweet little hummingbirds with a feeder, although they are also particular to red, purple, pink, and orange flowers. Make them a meal of cane sugar and water (no food coloring) and they’ll be your new best friends.
Jim Culp / Flickr
We even have a species of hummingbird that is native and calls Washington home all year long. However, it’s both migration and mating season in the spring, which will bring more birds to town.
Doug Greenberg / Flickr
They’re also the most common species found in Washington, and since they’re native, you’ll find them here all year.
Mick Thompson / Flickr
They are also the most vocal hummingbirds in the United States! So you’re just as likely to hear them as you are to see them.
Tom Benson / Flickr
Like many Washingtonians, they’re just out there looking for love. Some of them keep heading north, but others stick around until August, when they head south.
But they’ll also be enticed by your backyard feeder if you live in a mountainous area.
Ready to see some hummingbirds? Follow their migration north here.
And if you’re looking forward to spring in Washington, be sure to put these beautiful spots on your bucket list for the upcoming season!
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when will hummingbirds arrive in Washington February 25, 2021 Kim Magaraci What are the best hiking trails in Washington during spring? One of the best springtime hikes in Washington is the long trek around Lake Chelan. The full hike is 12 miles, but despite the length it’s not particularly challenging, and the views make every step worth it. Springtime is also the best season for waterfalls, as the snowmelt really gets them going. The trail to Wallace Falls, near Gold Bar, is a quiet oasis that shows off a stunning cascade. One popular trek, Hamilton Mountain in the Columbia Gorge, is a 7. mile loop that shows off stunning wildflowers and waterfalls, along with remarkable views. That’s our pick for best spring hike in Washington. What are the best spring day trips in Washington? In the spring, Washington comes alive! Visit Leavenworth for a festival (they have so many, beginning in April), or head to the Yakima Valley for winery events that welcome in the season. If you prefer to keep to yourself, head to Second Beach in Olympic National Park. It’s busy in the summer, but on a beautiful spring day you might have this cove all to yourself. Does Washington have any natural wonders? The Evergreen State is unlike any other place on Earth. The Hoh Rainforest is one of the oldest ecosystems on the planet, and it’s full of remarkable beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Mount Rainier may get all the attention in its own National Park, but take the Grove of the Patriarchs Trail to see more of the stunning environment that makes the park so special. In Eastern Washington, Palouse Falls State Park is a true natural wonder - the waterfall will take your breath away! Of course, no mention of Washington natural wonders is complete without talking about the Columbia River Gorge, on the Oregon Border. There’s no more beautiful place in the entire Pacific Northwest.
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when will hummingbirds arrive in Washington
February 25, 2021
Kim Magaraci
What are the best hiking trails in Washington during spring? One of the best springtime hikes in Washington is the long trek around Lake Chelan. The full hike is 12 miles, but despite the length it’s not particularly challenging, and the views make every step worth it. Springtime is also the best season for waterfalls, as the snowmelt really gets them going. The trail to Wallace Falls, near Gold Bar, is a quiet oasis that shows off a stunning cascade. One popular trek, Hamilton Mountain in the Columbia Gorge, is a 7. mile loop that shows off stunning wildflowers and waterfalls, along with remarkable views. That’s our pick for best spring hike in Washington. What are the best spring day trips in Washington? In the spring, Washington comes alive! Visit Leavenworth for a festival (they have so many, beginning in April), or head to the Yakima Valley for winery events that welcome in the season. If you prefer to keep to yourself, head to Second Beach in Olympic National Park. It’s busy in the summer, but on a beautiful spring day you might have this cove all to yourself. Does Washington have any natural wonders? The Evergreen State is unlike any other place on Earth. The Hoh Rainforest is one of the oldest ecosystems on the planet, and it’s full of remarkable beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Mount Rainier may get all the attention in its own National Park, but take the Grove of the Patriarchs Trail to see more of the stunning environment that makes the park so special. In Eastern Washington, Palouse Falls State Park is a true natural wonder - the waterfall will take your breath away! Of course, no mention of Washington natural wonders is complete without talking about the Columbia River Gorge, on the Oregon Border. There’s no more beautiful place in the entire Pacific Northwest.
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What are the best spring day trips in Washington? In the spring, Washington comes alive! Visit Leavenworth for a festival (they have so many, beginning in April), or head to the Yakima Valley for winery events that welcome in the season. If you prefer to keep to yourself, head to Second Beach in Olympic National Park. It’s busy in the summer, but on a beautiful spring day you might have this cove all to yourself.
Does Washington have any natural wonders? The Evergreen State is unlike any other place on Earth. The Hoh Rainforest is one of the oldest ecosystems on the planet, and it’s full of remarkable beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Mount Rainier may get all the attention in its own National Park, but take the Grove of the Patriarchs Trail to see more of the stunning environment that makes the park so special. In Eastern Washington, Palouse Falls State Park is a true natural wonder - the waterfall will take your breath away! Of course, no mention of Washington natural wonders is complete without talking about the Columbia River Gorge, on the Oregon Border. There’s no more beautiful place in the entire Pacific Northwest.
