Why Everyone in Maine is Suddenly Holding Out Red Feeders

A growing rapid trend is happening: people are obsessed with hummingbirds. Yup. Have you seen the videos of the folks holding out the red feeders and those quick-winged babies are just all over them? Love it.

If you’ve noticed those tiny, fast moving flashed of green and red, you are not imagining it, Maine seasonal visitor is officially making it’s return, according to News Center Maine. 

The ruby-throated hummingbird is once again migrating back north! Birders across the state of Maine are so excited and these little guys travel all the way from Central America and the southern U.S. to get here.

As per the article, they typically arrive between mid April and early May and a few early sightings have already been reported in southern parts of the state. 

Social media is flooded with video of hummingbirds hovering mid-air while they are feeding them. Just grabbed casually snacks and flying away. It’s become a whole thing. Equal parts magical and slightly unbelievable. 

And yes, people here are absolutely trying it. I know I have.  

What To Feed The Ruby Throated Hummingbird in Maine?

Birdwatching is more popular than ever and feeders are going up, flowers are being planted and our Maine yards are slowly turning into hummingbird hang out spots.

If you want to join, now’s the time to set out a simple sugar-water feeder or bee balm and columbine.  

So the humming hype is real and honestly, deserved. These tiny birds bring the type of joy that’s hard to explain until you see it up close. So, Mainers keep your eyes open, and your hand steady.  

Because hummingbird season in Maine is officially back, and everyone, from seasoned birders to curious first-timers, is ready for it.