When should I put out hummingbird feeders in Utah?

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

When should I take down hummingbird feeders in Utah?

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

Where do these dates come from?

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

Feeder timing · Utah

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

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

Put feeders outMar 22-31

First arrivalsApr 8-14

Last seenSep 22-30

Take feeders downOct 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 8-14	Aug 8-14	Sep 8-14	Mar 22-31	Oct 8-14
Broad-tailed Hummingbird	Summer visitor	Apr 8-14	Jul 22-31	Sep 1-7	Mar 22-31	Oct 1-7
Rufous Hummingbird	Passes through	Jun 22-30	Aug 8-14	Sep 8-14	Jun 8-14	Oct 8-14
Anna's Hummingbird	Summer visitor	Aug 15-21	Apr 1-7	May 15-21	Aug 1-7	Jun 1-7
Calliope Hummingbird	Passes through	Jul 22-31	Aug 15-21	Sep 8-14	Jul 8-14	Sep 22-30

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