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When to Put Up a Hummingbird Feeder in New Jersey?

According to North Carolina State University, hummingbirds migrate to the south in the winter. After conditions become warmer, they fly back north. This means you should put your hummingbird feeder up in time for their arrival in New Jersey.
  1. Timing

    • According to North Carolina State University, hummingbirds arrive in northern parts of the United States in April or May. The New Jersey Audubon Society reports that hanging a hummingbird feeder in mid-April can immediately attract hummingbirds.

    Plants

    • The New Jersey Audubon Society recommends planting natural nectar sources to encourage a hummingbird to nest in or near your backyard. Hummingbirds often ignore feeders when the Japanese honeysuckle blooms in New Jersey, which takes place from May 25 to June 15.

    Care

    • Clean and refill your hummingbird feeder at least every week. In early spring, put about one inch of sugar solution in the feeder and increase the amount as more hummingbirds begin visiting.