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Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds Return to New York This Spring

4/18/2025

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Ruby-throated hummingbirds are making their enchanting return to New York, with the first sightings reported on April 16, 2025. These tiny travelers journey from Central America, arriving by mid-May. To welcome them, plant vibrant red tubular flowers and fill feeders with a sweet sugar-water mix. Males lead the way, followed closely by their female counterparts.

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Story summary

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are making their enchanting return to New York, with the first sightings reported on April 16, 2025. These tiny travelers journey from Central America, arriving by mid-May. To welcome them, plant vibrant red tubular flowers and fill feeders with a sweet sugar-water mix. Males lead the way, followed closely by their female counterparts.