With that in mind, both males and females are obviously flying about the southern half of the state. Chances are, if you live north of Monroe County, there is a good chance you have already seen a male ruby-throated hummingbird at your feeder, although those of you that live in the northern portion of the state may not have seen a hummingbird yet.
Out first and only sighting was a male on Sunday, April 5. We haven’t seen him since. SW Gwinnett County, close to Stone Mountain Park.
Thanks for your report, John. I am sure it or another male will show up in the near future.
Terry
Just saw the first female of the season, exactly one week after the first male.
In Toccoa, Ga the first male on March 24th. Today he acted like he remembered me and flew inches from my face. He had flown up to the porch camera yesterday. Waiting on the girls. Usually we have 2 pairs.
Susan, what a great story! I am certain the male remembered you. I am sure that the experience will be one you will long remember. Thank you for sharing the experience.
Terry
I’m in Walton County. I usually see my first hummer on April 1st. This year, however, I saw my first male on March 27th, and the first female on March 28th. Fortunately, I prepared sugar water on March 26th, so I was ready. 🙂
Congratulations
We are still awaiting our first female. Thank you very much for your report.
Terry
Haven’t seen one yet here in the northeast corner (Towns County) of the state. I put out 2 feeders just today. Fingers crossed!
Diane, thank you very much for your report.
Terry
We’ve had a male visiting our ITP N. Decatur/Atlanta yard for the past week or more and he even buzzed me while I was watering plants.
Simone,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your sighting.
Terry
We had our FOS on April 8. It was a male, feeding on our coral honeysuckle. We have had individuals since then but I didn’t identify their sex. So don’t know what the FOS date is for the female. We are in southwest Gwinnett. Rick
Rick,
Thank you for sharing your report.
Terry