When should I put out hummingbird feeders in Louisiana?

Around the second week of July, about two weeks before the first hummingbirds typically arrive (late July).

When should I take down hummingbird feeders in Louisiana?

Around late October, about two weeks after the last regular reports (the second week of October).

Where do these dates come from?

They come from the share of complete checklists in Louisiana that report each species, week by week, 2016-2025, not from anecdotal first sightings.

Feeder timing · Louisiana

When to Put Out (and Take Down) Hummingbird Feeders in Louisiana

In Louisiana, put hummingbird feeders out around the second week of July and take them down around late October. The first arrivals typically show up in late July and most are gone by the second week of October.

Put feeders outJul 8-14

First arrivalsJul 22-31

Last seenOct 8-14

Take feeders downOct 22-31

Rule used: feeders go out two weeks before the typical first-arrival week and come down two weeks after the last week birds are still reported. First arrival is the first week reports reach 10% of the species' usual in-season rate; last seen is the last such week. A few early or late birds can fall outside.

By species

Species	Pattern	First arrivals	Peak	Most gone by	Feeder up	Feeder down
Ruby-throated Hummingbird	All year, most in fall	Jul 22-31	Sep 15-21	Oct 8-14	Jul 8-14	Oct 22-31
Rufous Hummingbird	Winter visitor	Oct 15-21	Feb 22-28	Mar 22-31	Oct 1-7	Apr 8-14
Black-chinned Hummingbird	Winter visitor	Nov 8-14	Jan 15-21	Mar 15-21	Oct 22-31	Apr 1-7
Buff-bellied Hummingbird	Winter visitor	Nov 8-14	Jan 15-21	Mar 8-14	Oct 22-31	Mar 22-31

Nectar feeders: four parts water to one part plain white sugar, no dye, changed every few days in warm weather.

Common questions

When should I put out hummingbird feeders in Louisiana?: Around the second week of July, about two weeks before the first hummingbirds typically arrive (late July).
When should I take down hummingbird feeders in Louisiana?: Around late October, about two weeks after the last regular reports (the second week of October).
Where do these dates come from?: They come from the share of complete checklists in Louisiana that report each species, week by week, 2016-2025, not from anecdotal first sightings.