Three cheers for spring! We’re probably all pretty happy to welcome back the birds, the longer days, and the warm sunshine that spring brings with it. After all, winter in Pennsylvania can be pretty, well, brutal. If you’ve been asking yourself when will hummingbirds arrive in Pennsylvania this spring, wonder no more. Here’s everything you need to know about the arrival of these beautiful birds.
Ruby-throated hummingbirds will soon arrive in Pennsylvania, after migrating from their winter homes in the south. The ruby-throated hummingbirds, in fact, are the only type of hummingbird found east of the Mississippi River.
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Several southern states – Florida and Alabama, for example – begin to see the return of the hummingbirds, as they migrate from their winter homes in Central America, around the beginning of March.
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Pennsylvanians, however, will have to wait a bit longer – late-April for the southern part of the state and the beginning of May for the northern part. The hummingbirds generally remain in Pennsylvania through mid- to late October.
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At just under four inches long, the ruby-throated hummingbird is tiny but mighty. In fact, they flap their wings an average of 53 times every second and fly up to 25 miles an hour.
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You can attract hummingbirds to your yard with a feeder. Experts at the National Aviary recommend getting your hummingbird feeder ready at the beginning of April.
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While ruby-throated hummingbirds eat insects, they also eat the nectar from various flowers. (If you’re a gardener, you can even grow flowers for the hummingbirds.) However, you can also help out by providing sugar water.
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Sugar water should be four parts water and one part sugar. If you’re using cups, add one cup of sugar to four cups of water. Just use regular table sugar, and do not add red dye. While some say it attracts birds, it could also prove dangerous to them.
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Experts recommend changing the sugar water every other day. When you change the water, clean the feeder, too. If you don’t, dangerous mold can build up, harming the hummingbirds.
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Keep your feeder out a few weeks after you’ve seen hummingbirds in October, just in case a few stray hummingbirds fly through and need nourishment.
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Are you ready for the return of the hummingbirds in Pennsylvania? Do you feed them? Let us know in the comments! Now’s a pretty good time to start planning your spring activities, too. Here are 11 must-visit outdoor destinations in Pennsylvania.
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When Will Hummingbirds Arrive In Pennsylvania? February 17, 2021 Beth Price-Williams When will hummingbirds arrive in Pennsylvania? Most of us can’t wait until spring arrives, especially after the long and cold of a typical Pennsylvania winter. Spring also means a hummingbird migration in Pennsylvania. The only type of hummingbird east of the Mississippi River, the ruby-throated hummingbird generally arrives in late-April in Southern Pennsylvania while the northern part of the state usually starts seeing the hummingbirds at the beginning of May. The ruby-throated hummingbirds remain in Pennsylvania until they migrate south in October. One of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of the hummingbird is to add a feeder to your yard. What are the best hiking trails in Pennsylvania during spring? What’s the best way to celebrate spring in Pennsylvania? To go on a scenic hike, of course. We have a ton of picturesque, easy hikes in Pennsylvania that allow us to spend those warmer days of spring outdoors and to enjoy the fresh air. Head to Ohiopyle State Park, for example, where you can see three waterfalls, including Johnathan Run Falls, which sits along a 1.7-mile trail. If it’s vibrant wildflowers you like, follow the Alpine Trail at Gifford Pinchot State Park. One Mile Trail at Cowans Gap State Park boasts beautiful mountain views, especially pretty in the spring. What is weather like in the spring in Pennsylvania? Spring in Pennsylvania is often, well, chaotic. Kind of like the rest of the year. We really never know what to expect from day to day. Some days, in fact, we’ll experience all four seasons in one 24-hour timespan. We’ll wake up in the morning to frost on our car windows and bundle up as we head out into a winter morning. By the afternoon, we’ll have peeled off our layers and seriously start thinking about turning on the A/C. One thing we can usually count on during spring in Pennsylvania is a surprising snowstorm, even if Phil has promised us an early spring.
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When Will Hummingbirds Arrive In Pennsylvania?
February 17, 2021
Beth Price-Williams
When will hummingbirds arrive in Pennsylvania? Most of us can’t wait until spring arrives, especially after the long and cold of a typical Pennsylvania winter. Spring also means a hummingbird migration in Pennsylvania. The only type of hummingbird east of the Mississippi River, the ruby-throated hummingbird generally arrives in late-April in Southern Pennsylvania while the northern part of the state usually starts seeing the hummingbirds at the beginning of May. The ruby-throated hummingbirds remain in Pennsylvania until they migrate south in October. One of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of the hummingbird is to add a feeder to your yard. What are the best hiking trails in Pennsylvania during spring? What’s the best way to celebrate spring in Pennsylvania? To go on a scenic hike, of course. We have a ton of picturesque, easy hikes in Pennsylvania that allow us to spend those warmer days of spring outdoors and to enjoy the fresh air. Head to Ohiopyle State Park, for example, where you can see three waterfalls, including Johnathan Run Falls, which sits along a 1.7-mile trail. If it’s vibrant wildflowers you like, follow the Alpine Trail at Gifford Pinchot State Park. One Mile Trail at Cowans Gap State Park boasts beautiful mountain views, especially pretty in the spring. What is weather like in the spring in Pennsylvania? Spring in Pennsylvania is often, well, chaotic. Kind of like the rest of the year. We really never know what to expect from day to day. Some days, in fact, we’ll experience all four seasons in one 24-hour timespan. We’ll wake up in the morning to frost on our car windows and bundle up as we head out into a winter morning. By the afternoon, we’ll have peeled off our layers and seriously start thinking about turning on the A/C. One thing we can usually count on during spring in Pennsylvania is a surprising snowstorm, even if Phil has promised us an early spring.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Most of us can’t wait until spring arrives, especially after the long and cold of a typical Pennsylvania winter. Spring also means a hummingbird migration in Pennsylvania. The only type of hummingbird east of the Mississippi River, the ruby-throated hummingbird generally arrives in late-April in Southern Pennsylvania while the northern part of the state usually starts seeing the hummingbirds at the beginning of May. The ruby-throated hummingbirds remain in Pennsylvania until they migrate south in October. One of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of the hummingbird is to add a feeder to your yard.
What are the best hiking trails in Pennsylvania during spring?
What’s the best way to celebrate spring in Pennsylvania? To go on a scenic hike, of course. We have a ton of picturesque, easy hikes in Pennsylvania that allow us to spend those warmer days of spring outdoors and to enjoy the fresh air. Head to Ohiopyle State Park, for example, where you can see three waterfalls, including Johnathan Run Falls, which sits along a 1.7-mile trail. If it’s vibrant wildflowers you like, follow the Alpine Trail at Gifford Pinchot State Park. One Mile Trail at Cowans Gap State Park boasts beautiful mountain views, especially pretty in the spring.
What is weather like in the spring in Pennsylvania?
Spring in Pennsylvania is often, well, chaotic. Kind of like the rest of the year. We really never know what to expect from day to day. Some days, in fact, we’ll experience all four seasons in one 24-hour timespan. We’ll wake up in the morning to frost on our car windows and bundle up as we head out into a winter morning. By the afternoon, we’ll have peeled off our layers and seriously start thinking about turning on the A/C. One thing we can usually count on during spring in Pennsylvania is a surprising snowstorm, even if Phil has promised us an early spring.
