We’ve got feeding hummingbirds down to a science

No more guesswork thanks to the Bird Migration Explorer. Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our [web version](. [National Audubon Society]( [Ruby-throated Hummingbird.]( [No Guessing Games: Know When Hummingbirds Are Near]( Every spring, many Ruby-throated Hummingbirds migrate directly across the Gulf of Mexico in a single non-stop flight. Upon arrival, these tiny birds need shelter, and, most importantly, food! You can help these hardworking hummers get the nutrients they need by providing their favorite post-workout meal—[nectar](. But when is the best time to put out your feeder? Thankfully, the new [Bird Migration Explorer]( (also available in [Spanish]( takes the guesswork out of migration season. The Bird Migration Explorer’s state-of-the-art maps reveal the full journeys of hundreds of species of beloved migratory birds like Ruby-throated Hummingbirds throughout their entire yearly migration cycle. [Bird Migration Explorer map showing bird movement in real time.]( A combination of the best available migration data and community science contributions allows us to make highly accurate maps showing the routes and abundance of hundreds of bird species. [Starting from the Ruby-throated Hummingbird Migration Map]( simply zoom in and follow along the weekly timebar below to see precisely when the hummers will be passing through your area. The larger the circles, the more hummingbirds are likely to stop by for a sip. Can’t find Ruby-throated Hummingbirds where you live? No worries, we have hummers for you too! - If you live in the western U.S., check out the [Calliope Hummingbird]( the smallest bird in North America. - For those in the central U.S., take a peek at the [Black-chinned Hummingbird’s migration map]( to see when they’re coming to town. Try the [Bird Migration Explorer]( today, and unlock the mystery of bird migration. [Start Exploring]( Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Photo: Richard Gray/Audubon Photography Awards CONNECT WITH US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [DONATE]( [ADVOCATE]( [GET TEXT UPDATES]( National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 USA [(844) 428-3826](#) | [audubon.org]( © 2023 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Update your email address or unsubscribe](