Hummingbird Feeders in Fall: When to Take Yours Down
Leaving a feeder up does not delay hummingbird migration — day length sets the clock. When to take yours down by region, and where you never should.
Hilly Shore Labs6 min·August 8, 2026
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How to Plan Your First Hawk Watch: Day, Wind, Site
At a hawk watch the date matters more than the place. Ninety years of counts from one ridge show where the big days fall, and how to pick yours.
Hilly Shore Labs6 min·August 4, 2026
Fall Migration: What to Look For in August and September
Fall migration runs mid-August to mid-November, and it is harder than spring: drab plumage, almost no song, more juveniles. A week-by-week guide.
Hilly Shore Labs6 min·July 30, 2026
When Do Hummingbirds Come Back? Region-by-Region
Ruby-throated hummingbirds hit the Gulf Coast by late Feb-March, mid-latitudes by April, and Canada by early-mid May. Hang feeders ~1-2 weeks early.
Hilly Shore Labs4 min·July 19, 2026
How to Use BirdCast to Time Your Best Birding Days
BirdCast turns weather radar into a nightly migration forecast. Read it with the wind and you can predict tomorrow morning's big day before you set the alarm.
Hilly Shore Labs5 min·July 19, 2026