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When do Hummers Make Nests in the Northeast?

13 years ago

Been watching all the videos from California of cameras pointing into hummer's nests. I am wondering if anyone knows when Ruby Throats start making nests here in the North East? I bought some nesting material to put in suet feeders and I want to know about when to put them out.

Thanks!

Ken

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misss
13 years ago
You should put it out as soon as you see the females. From my observations, they mate within a day or two of their arrival and begin making their nest the next day.
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