UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden — Hummingbird Month Hummingbird Guide
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Overview
Annual Hummingbird Month every March with guided tours and photography workshops. UCSC ecologists describe hummingbird density here as "ridiculously high."
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Anna's
- • Allen's
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during February, March, April for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.
Plants and Habitat
- • South African Protea
- • Australian Grevillea
- • Banksia
- • California native salvias
- • Manzanitas
NectarBloom Tip
Time your visit for March — Allen's migration peaks alongside the Protea and Grevillea bloom.
Visitor Notes
March is Hummingbird Month — guided tours, photography workshops, expert talks.
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