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What Time in California Do You Take Down the Hummingbird Feeders?

Some hummingbirds leave the USA in the winter to go to the warmer south regions. However, other hummingbirds remain despite the cold conditions and you can place hummingbird feeders outside for as long as you want.
  1. Migrating Hummingbirds

    • According to the National Zoological Park, some hummingbirds, such as the rufous hummingbirds, use California as breeding grounds. When it becomes cold, they leave to their wintering grounds in the south.

    Non-Migrating Hummingbirds

    • According to San Fransisco State University, some Allen's hummingbirds stay in California for the winter. Birdscope reports that Anna's hummingbirds also don't migrate south in the winter.

    Considerations

    • Because some non-migrating hummingbirds remain in California for the winter, you can enjoy watching the birds year round. You can choose not to take down the feeders at all.