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Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds Arriving Soon in Mississippi!

2/10/2025

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Get ready, Mississippi! Ruby-throated hummingbirds are set to grace the skies as early as March 1, embarking on an incredible 600-mile journey from the Yucatan. Males will arrive first, eager to claim prime nesting spots. Residents can welcome these vibrant visitors by preparing nectar feeders with a simple 4-to-1 sugar-water mix.

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Get ready, Mississippi! Ruby-throated hummingbirds are set to grace the skies as early as March 1, embarking on an incredible 600-mile journey from the Yucatan. Males will arrive first, eager to claim prime nesting spots. Residents can welcome these vibrant visitors by preparing nectar feeders with a simple 4-to-1 sugar-water mix.