The spring migration: Hummingbirds begin to migrate north from Central America and Mexico in the spring to their breeding grounds in the United States. They will start to arrive in Southeast Texas in early March and will peak in numbers by late April.
The summer breeding season: Hummingbirds will breed in Southeast Texas from early May until late August. During this time, they will build nests, lay eggs, and raise young.
The fall migration: Hummingbirds will begin to migrate south again in the fall, starting in late August and peaking in numbers by mid-October. They will typically leave Southeast Texas by late November.
Some species that can be seen in Southeast Texas:
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird
- Black-chinned Hummingbird
- Buff-bellied Hummingbird
- Violet-crowned Hummingbird
- Blue-throated Hummingbird