The Huntington — Desert Garden & Hummingbird Gazebo Hummingbird Guide

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    Overview

    Dedicated Tiffany Sisters Hummingbird Gazebo and monthly expert talks. Year-round Aloe winter blooms attract hummingbirds, with a documented worldwide nectar collection.

    Hummingbirds to Watch For

    • • Anna's
    • • Costa's
    • • Allen's
    • • Black-chinned
    • • Rufous
    • • Calliope
    • • Broad-tailed

    Best Time to Visit

    Plan your visit during January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.

    Plants and Habitat

    • • Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea)
    • • Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii)
    • • California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum)
    • • Grevillea
    • • Coral Tree (Erythrina)
    • • Aloe
    • • Ocotillo
    • • Fairy Duster

    NectarBloom Tip

    Visit Dec–Feb when the Aloe collection peaks — the gazebo lights up with Anna's and Allen's feeding on winter nectar.

    Visitor Notes

    Admission required; personal photography welcome; commercial/portrait photography requires permit; monthly free hummingbird talks with Cole Imperi.

    ADA accessible throughout main paths.

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    Anna's near Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea) at The Huntington — Desert Garden & Hummingbird Gazebo in California
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