I have two feeders out right now because of the freezes. Yes, everything is dead. You can leave one or two feeders up year round with just a little solution in it for any birds that might stick around. Just be sure to change the solution and keep the feeders clean. We have Buff Bellies that are here year round.

Down here on the coast, the spring migration generally starts in late March to early April and lasts for about a month. They move very fast in the spring, unlike the fall when you see larger numbers of them. And some years, I've had large numbers of them moving through as late as the first part of May. I think it has a lot to do with the weather.

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I think that a small feeder in front and back of the house won`t hurt if nothing else I noticed the finches will try to drink, I thinks its so funny when they try so hard to get the nectar. Thanks for the reply Itcollins

I'm in the San Antonio area. My first hummers in the spring last year were mid-March arrivals. I'll put my feeders out first of March this year.

Yes, your finches love sugar water. Mine are a pest but fun to watch as well. If you have ant moats on your feeders, the finches will drink them dry as well. Good luck with your hummer season.

If I was in the Austin area I would keep at least one feeder out year round. That being said my ex lives in Floresville and his hummers come back in March. I think he puts one out in Feb.

Prenny

Thanks for the reply. I hope I can get a pair to build a nest somewhere close. I will feel like a proud grandma. :o)Deanna

According to last year's migration map, it looks like the first week of March would be about right for you. Wish it was March for me too!

Here is a link that might be useful: Midwest Hummingbirds