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Hummingbirds Return to Massachusetts and Ohio: Welcome Them!

4/15/2025

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Ruby-throated hummingbirds are making their vibrant return to Massachusetts and Ohio after their winter sojourn in Mexico and Central America. Arriving in late April, the males lead the way. To welcome these dazzling creatures, fill feeders with a sugar-water mix (1:4) and plant native flowers, ensuring they have plenty of nectar and insects to fuel their journey.

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Story summary

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are making their vibrant return to Massachusetts and Ohio after their winter sojourn in Mexico and Central America. Arriving in late April, the males lead the way. To welcome these dazzling creatures, fill feeders with a sugar-water mix (1:4) and plant native flowers, ensuring they have plenty of nectar and insects to fuel their journey.