When should I put out hummingbird feeders in New Mexico?

Around mid March, about two weeks before the first hummingbirds typically arrive (early April).

When should I take down hummingbird feeders in New Mexico?

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

Where do these dates come from?

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

Feeder timing · New Mexico

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

In New Mexico, put hummingbird feeders out around mid March and take them down around the second week of November. The first arrivals typically show up in early April and most are gone by late October.

Put feeders outMar 15-21

First arrivalsApr 1-7

Last seenOct 22-31

Take feeders downNov 8-14

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
Black-chinned Hummingbird	Summer visitor	Apr 1-7	Jul 22-31	Sep 15-21	Mar 15-21	Oct 22-31
Broad-tailed Hummingbird	Summer visitor	Apr 1-7	Aug 15-21	Sep 22-30	Mar 15-21	Nov 8-14
Rufous Hummingbird	Summer visitor	Jun 22-30	Aug 8-14	Sep 15-21	Jun 8-14	Oct 22-31
Calliope Hummingbird	Passes through	Jul 1-7	Aug 1-7	Sep 8-14	Jun 15-21	Oct 8-14

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