Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary Hummingbird Guide

    Connersville, Fayette CountyAudubon Bird Sanctuary

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    Overview

    Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary is Indiana's signature hummingbird destination and the state's strongest public education site for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. This 735-acre Indiana Audubon property is known for exceptional hummingbird abundance, bird banding, forest habitat, stream corridors, and its annual Hummingbird Migration Celebration in early August.

    Hummingbirds to Watch For

    • • Ruby-throated Hummingbird

    Most Common Hummingbird

    The most commonly sighted hummingbird at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary is the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

    Special Guest Hummingbird

    Watch for the Rufous Hummingbird. Rufous Hummingbirds are rare western visitors in Indiana and should be treated as uncommon special sightings.

    Best Time to Visit

    Plan your visit during July, August, September for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.

    Plants and Habitat

    Look for tubular red, orange, and pink blooms, native salvia, and flowering shrubs where hummingbirds prefer to feed.

    Visitor Notes

    Plan ahead and check the official website for current hours and seasonal closures.

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    Ruby-throated Hummingbird near native nectar plants at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary in Indiana

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