Georgia field viewing guide
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (two males) in Georgia — where & when to see them by RV
Archilochus colubris
Males flash ruby throats at feeders and flowers in Georgia backyards and forests.
3peak months
2prime spots
Natural history
About the Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds migrate to Central America for winter, returning to Georgia in spring to breed. Males perform aerial courtship dives and fiercely defend feeding territories.
Where to look
Conservation status
See the Ruby-throated Hummingbird (two males) up close
When to watch
The best months to see the ruby-throated hummingbird
Wildlife runs on a calendar. Here is the window when sightings peak in Georgia — plan your trip around the lit months, then check the local refuge or park report before you go.
Best months
May · Jun · Jul
Best viewed at dawn or dusk during late spring and summer; check eBird for recent sightings.
Plan the trip
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Good to know
Common questions
What attracts ruby-throated hummingbirds?
Plant native red tubular flowers like bee balm and trumpet creeper, or set up a sugar-water feeder.
When do they migrate through Georgia?
Spring migration peaks in April-May; fall migration in August-September.
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