Question 1

When do hummingbirds arrive in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Hummingbirds typically arrive in Illinois in Mid-April – early May and leave again by Mid – late September. Arrival tracks the 55°F isotherm as it moves north.

Question 2

When should you put out hummingbird feeders in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Hang feeders in Illinois by Early April — about one to two weeks before the first birds arrive in Mid-April – early May — so early migrants find your feeder immediately.

Question 3

What kinds of hummingbirds live in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

The hummingbird species regularly recorded in Illinois are: Ruby-throated.

Hummingbirds of Illinois: Species, Migration & Where to See Them