2018 Hummingbirds (Raleigh: university, tax, garden)

[don6170]

I put the feeder up yesterday (4/1/2018) and was surprised to see a hummingbird stopping by for a drink! I had thought it was too early, but wanted to get the feeder out just in case.

[Pilforgod]

Yeah, my dad by Lake Jordan had said he had 2-3 flying around yesterday without the feeder even up yet. Better get going with my feeders.

[NM posts]

Aw, love them. No feeders this year because I'll be traveling a lot and won't be able to keep them clean or filled. BUT I have plenty of bee balm planted and will add some other hummingbird friendly plants.

[carcrazy67]

I've tracked the arrival date for years. Never had one (near Falls Lake) earlier than the 1st week of April over the last 20 years. Haven't seen any yet but they are almost always spotted by the 8th.

[C_Lan]

I put my feeder out today based on comments here. I usually put the feeder out later but I'm hoping to attract them early this year.

[Poggly Woggly]

I never put nectar out this early, but I think I'll make some in the morning and get it out. I usually offer it in late June or so...after the nesting season. We'll see what happens.

[Lisahnc]

Sighting in West Raleigh today. Checking out the empty feeder. I’ve heard put out feeders around tax day..

[RaleighSentinel]

We put our new red glass feeder out in the garden on Saturday 3/31. First hummingbird sighting here in University Park yesterday Wednesday 4/4.

[Poggly Woggly]

I put fresh nectar out this morning...much earlier than before, but we'll see what happens.

[Poggly Woggly]

That was quick just got one at the feeder. A fat little dude too.