BACKYARD SECRET – FEMALE RUBYTHROATS ARE NOW IN GEORGIA
backyardwildlifeconnection by Terry W.Johnson
My wife and I live in Monroe County just north of the Fall Line. Each year we anxiously await the arrival of hummingbirds that have spent the winter south of the border. This year the first male was seen in Monroe County March 7, however, most folks did not see one until March 16-19.
Female rubythroats are always seen days after the males arrive. This past week the first females were reported here. My wife and I, however, have not seen one yet.
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.
If you have already seed a male, be on the lookout for your first female hummer. Since I have no knowledge of the arrival dates for those of you that live in North Georgia, I would appreciate it if you let me know what the arrival dates of both males and females in your neck of the woods.
