When to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders in Delaware?
As neotropical birds, hummingbirds in Delaware journey south each year to reach warmer regions such as Central America. They fly back when it's warmer, so put your hummingbird feeders outside to welcome them in the spring. Does this Spark an idea?
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Migration
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Hummingbirds fly across the Gulf of Mexico when it becomes warmer in the USA, making a journey of hundreds or even thousands of miles. According to Journey North, hummingbirds don't arrive in Delaware all at once. Some migrate earlier, and you usually see fewer visitors earlier in the spring.
Timing
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Journey North reports that hummingbirds arrive as early as March 27 in Delaware. Hang your hummingbird feeders outside in late March to attract these birds.
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Hummingbird Feeder Care
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Take down your hummingbird feeders at least every week and clean them with hot running water, scrubbing the inside surface with a bottle brush. Refill the nectar every two to three days; if it stays outside for too long, it could ferment and produce mold that could kill hummingbirds.
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