Hummingbird migration crosses into Missouri
ST. LOUIS — Do you have your hummingbird feeder out? The birds are making their annual migration back to the US from Mexico and South America. They are being spotted in Missouri and many other parts of the Midwest.
Hummingbirds make their yearly journey north to breeding grounds across the United States from late January through spring. These birds can cover up to 23 miles daily, leveraging tailwinds. Websites like Hummingbird Central or Feederwatch are monitoring the migration with interactive maps showcasing reported sightings.
Map to track hummingbird migration:
The birds will eventually make it to the east coast, upper portions of the Midwest, and to southern Canada before settling in for the summer. The migration should wrap up by late May. They will start heading back to Mexico in August.
Some hummingbirds in the United States do not migrate. They are found along the Pacific coast and southern portions of the nation.
Welcoming the birds to your yard
To attract hummingbirds, planting red or hummingbird-friendly flowers like lantana, butterfly bush, zinnias, and others is recommended. You can also set up a hummingbird feeder without yellow coloring to avoid attracting bees, using a homemade sugar water mixture, and placing it near bushes can create an inviting rest area for these pollinators.
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