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Issue #97, April 25, 2026 In this Issue: 1) 2026 Hummingbird Spring Migration Update 2) This Week's Contest Question! - Win a Hummingbird Feeder 3) The Winner Of The March Contest!
4) Hummingbird Arrival Estimates 5) Hummingbird Nectar Recipe 6) When To Hang Feeders 7) Helpful Hummingbird Feeding Products 8) New Page Of Interest - How Do Hummingbirds Survive The Cold! 9) Your Hummingbird Stories (Read The Latest) 10) Plant A Hummingbird Haven! 11) Hummingbird Festivals 202612) Shop for Everything Hummingbirds....Special E-zine subscribers discount.13) Our Mobile Hummingbird Migration Tracker App.14) Hummingbird Guide Social Network.15) Contact Us with your suggestions for future E-zines |
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Give Them A Helping Hand
When They Arrive!
With Our Hummingbird Nesting Material Kit! |
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April is the busiest month for the Spring Migration! More and more of us will see our hummers return to our gardens and feeders. We continue to receive sightings in the South and up the east coast and the submissions are coming in at a faster rate now that we are getting closer to the end of their migration. Our visitors have been spotting them up the West Coast and into Nova Scotia along the east coast and up into Michigan & Minnesota in the Central Areas! The migration moves up the coasts first before heading inland because of the warmer temperatures. So far, the migration sightings seem to be showing their usual progress for our beloved hummingbirds. However, some visitors are saying they are seeing their hummers arriving earlier than usual! The migration for the Ruby-throated hummingbird usually starts in February and ends in late May in their northern most habitat of Canada. In the Spring, the Ruby-throated hummingbird will leave Mexico and Central America, where they are concentrated and there is stiff competition for food. Males will usually migrate first followed by the females about 10 to 14 days later. Most of the Western Hummingbird Species including the Allen's, Black-chinned, Broad-tailed, Calliope, Costa's and Rufous Hummingbirds also migrate in the Spring from their Winter grounds. However, one western species, the Anna's Hummingbirds, will stay year-round along the western states and don't migrate in the Spring or Fall. |
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The 2026
Hummingbird Spring
Migration Update! April Is The Peak Of the Migraion! |
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The Hummingbird Guide Migration Contest! |
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Congratulations to Leslie Pettet! The Winner of the March Migration Contest! |
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We Will Be Posting A New
Question Every Week. Answer The Question Each Week For More Chances To Win! A Winner Will Be Chosen Each Month
at the End of March, April and May! Here Is This Week's New Question: |
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This is the Second Question for the April Contest! |
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Some Helpful Hummingbird Feeding Products! |
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Hummingbird Food
Protein Is King! |
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Hummingbirds need protein! A Hummingbird's survival depends on food! Insects are the number one source of protein for hummers. Nectar is fuel for energy, while protein from insects builds muscle mass and supplies vitamins & minerals. |
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Featured Product The Best Window Feeder! |
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Get Up Close And Personal! |
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Your Stories! Hummingbird Stories From Our Visitor Friends |
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Here's A Hummingbird Story From Debbie in Texas: |
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Eating Frenzy by Debbie
(Pottsboro, Texas) |
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A few years back we had just purchased a tent for camping. We set it up for the first time before we actually went camping to become familiar with it. It was late September and the hummers were preparing for their migration flight. I had several feeders all around the backyard with probably about 8 flying around and drinking from each feeder. When sitting out on my back patio they would fly away and return when I went inside. The day was mildly warm and I thought I'd sit in the tent. A few minutes later the hummers resumed their feeding frenzy. So fun to be right out there with them. What surprised me were all the hummers at the top of the trees flying in and out eating bugs. I would have missed them had I not been in the tent. Too many to count up there. So enjoyed that time. The next day, most were gone. About 3 weeks later there was a huge hurricane in Houston. I'm certain many of those hummers were probably in south Texas by that time. I haven't had the mass numbers since then. |
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Do You Have A Hummingbird Story To Share?
We Would Love To Hear It! |
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Think Spring! Before You Know it, the Hummingbird Migration
Will Be At Your Home!
It's Not Too Early To
Plan Your Hummingbird Garden!
For Spring Planting! We've Teamed Up With Nature Hills Nursery.
America's Largest Online Plant Nursery! Nature Hills has one of the BEST rated reputations of all online nurseries available! Nature Hills guarantees that every plant they ship is of the finest quality and that your order will be carefully handled and shipped to ensure that you receive a healthy product. |
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Visit Our Flower Shop to Order Plants, Vines, Bushes for Your Hummingbird Garden! |
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A Few of the Many Positive Reviews for Nature Hills! "I ordered plants from Nature Hills 5 or 6 different times this spring and I was extremely happy with all the plants. They arrived very well packaged and in excellent condition. Nature Hills is my favorite of the 4 nurseries I ordered from this spring. The plants were often higher priced than other nurseries, but the plants were very large. They were also packaged better than the other nurseries. I'm willing to pay a little more for better quality.(Although the prices was sometimes higher, there was often a discount code or free shipping.)" - Paula S. "I ordered primropp yellow lilacs. They arrived within 10 days. I was very impressed by the packaging the plants arrive in. I was very impressed by the stock of bare roots that arrived strong and healthy. The instructions that came with how to plant a bare-root plants plan excellent. I will definitely order from Nature Hills Nursery again."-Laureen K. "A very good experience. Ordering was a breeze, and although Mother Nature delayed a few products, shipping was quick. Any issues we have encountered have been dealt with, and their customer service has been awesome."-Patty T. "Trees and plants arrived in great shape. They are really growing fast, just keep them watered. Would buy again, wonderful service."-Edward B. "Plants were healthy and arrived in excellent condition!"-Abigail H. |
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Visit Our Flower Shop to Order Plants, Vines, Bushes for Your Hummingbird Garden! |
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How to Plant a Hummingbird Garden! |
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We Have a Great Section on how to plant a hummingbird attracting garden equipped with:
- "Planting Zone Map" to find your zone.
- "Hummingbird Attracting Flowers List" that will grow in your zone.
- "Hummingbird Garden Plans" to carefully design your garden.
- "Flower Shop" to order the best kept plants for shipment.
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Hummingbird Festivals 2026! |
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The Hummingbird Festival Schedule for 2026 has been updated. Hummingbird Festivals are held to celebrate the hummingbird. These events are family friendly. Many host speakers, banding events, exhibits, workshops, and guided tours of gardens or parks. The fesitval sponsors are starting to post their dates and schedules of events. We will be updating our schedule as they come in. |
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The Hummingbird Tracker App! Follow The Hummingbird Migration From Your Smartphone! |
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The Hummingbird Tracker App New Features: Best Feeders, Hummingbird Identifier, Hummingbird Garden Design, FAQ's and MORE! Available Here: |
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Our Store! Our Store has a large selection of decorative, unique, and basic hummingbird feeders along with many accessories such as ant moats and brushes. Also, we have many beautiful "Woodstock" wind chimes available, Gifts and Birdbaths. Use promo code: "thehummer" for a Special 10% Discount to our newsletter subscribers which you can use on your whole order in our store. |
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(Other) Site!
Senior Travel Central! |
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Learn about Senior Travel Groups, Travel Clubs, Walking Tours, Long Stay Vacations, Our Personal Recommendations and Reviews! |
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