Question 1

When do hummingbirds arrive in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Hummingbirds typically arrive in North Carolina in Mid-March – early April and leave again by Early October. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds arrive first, males ahead of females.

Question 2

When should you put out hummingbird feeders in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What kinds of hummingbirds live in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

The hummingbird species regularly recorded in North Carolina are: Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird (winter visitor).

Hummingbirds of North Carolina: Species, Migration & Where to See Them