In Middle Georgia, during the months of May and June we see very few hummingbirds feeding at our feeders. We feel fortunate to see one or two at a time visiting our feeders at this time of the year. Those that see three or four feel extremely fortunate.
In 1997, a number of individuals reported seeing significantly more hummers in late May through early June. Theas quickly as the birds appeared they vanished long before backyard hummingbird populations explode after July 4. This phenomenon has continued to some extent each year since. However, nothing compared to what has happened in our backyard this year.
We have a friend who lives off Rumble Road near I-75. I remember being there earlier in spring one year. She had so, so many hummers.
Here in South Atlanta, DeKalb Co. we’ve had only a couple of regular hummers visit until yesterday when I saw two sparing over the feeder. Maybe things are picking up. I feel like we had more hummers a couple of years ago at this time. I’ve been a little concerned. Unfortunately, I don’t keep records.
Pat,
Thanks very much for this information.
Terry
Patti,
Thank you very much for your report.
Terry
Here, in Ben Hill County at our feeders we are not seeing anywhere near the numbers that you mentioned in your article. We have many types of blooming flowers most of the spring and summer which may contribute to the lack of activity at our feeders. I will look forward to your theory in your increase of birds.
Nudicale,
That is very interesting.
Terry
Last year the hummingbird “hoards” arrived the end of May and departed in the fall. We were using 8 cups of sugar water a day. This year they came the middle of May. We are supplying about 4 cups/day now, but that is quickly increasing. We live in Oconee County. In the winter of 2021/2022, we had a hummingbird spend the winter with us.
Robert & Joan,
Thanks for the detailed report. This is the 1st report on hummer activity that I have ever received from Oconee County. Congratulations on you winter hummer.
Terry
Average 3 hummers at feeder since early May. Newton county
I live at Lake Oconee in Putnam County, Georgia. Around May 22 one hummer arrived and has stayed. About one week later a second arrived. I keep 2 feeders both in the backyard. I have had no additional hummingbirds that I have seen.
Sherry,
Thanks for sharing hummingbird information from Putnam County. It is amazing how numbers differ so widely from county to county.
Terry
Troy,
Thank you very much for information regarding hummingbird activity in Newton County.
Terry