When should I put out hummingbird feeders in Oregon?

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

When should I take down hummingbird feeders in Oregon?

Around early October, about two weeks after the last regular reports (mid September).

Where do these dates come from?

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

Feeder timing · Oregon

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

In Oregon, put hummingbird feeders out around mid February and take them down around early October. The first arrivals typically show up in early March and most are gone by mid September. The Anna's Hummingbird stays all year, so leave one feeder up for it.

Put feeders outFeb 15-21

First arrivalsMar 1-7

Last seenSep 15-21

Take feeders downOct 1-7

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
Anna's Hummingbird	Year-round	–	Feb 15-21	–	Keep up all year
Rufous Hummingbird	Summer visitor	Mar 1-7	Apr 8-14	Sep 1-7	Feb 15-21	Oct 1-7
Black-chinned Hummingbird	Summer visitor	May 1-7	May 22-31	Sep 15-21	Apr 15-21	Oct 1-7
Calliope Hummingbird	Summer visitor	Apr 15-21	May 8-14	Aug 8-14	Apr 1-7	Aug 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 Oregon?: Around mid February, about two weeks before the first hummingbirds typically arrive (early March).
When should I take down hummingbird feeders in Oregon?: Around early October, about two weeks after the last regular reports (mid September).
Where do these dates come from?: They come from the share of complete checklists in Oregon that report each species, week by week, 2016-2025, not from anecdotal first sightings.