Fall Hummingbird Migration Underway Across Louisiana and the Ark-La-Tex

If you are like me and completely obsessed with hummingbirds, you’ve probably already seen the exciting news popping up all over your social media feeds. The tiny, high-energy travel buddies are officially on the move!

The fall migration has begun, which means we are about to see these delightful little visitors buzzing through backyards and gardens all across the Ark-La-Tex.

To help us roll out the red carpet for our feathered friends, the experts at the LSU AgCenter took to social media with a timely reminder about getting those backyard feeders prepped and ready:

"Over the next few weeks, ruby-throated hummingbirds will be passing through Louisiana as they go south for the winter. If you haven't been maintaining your feeders, clean them thoroughly and fill them with fresh nectar."

"For a homemade nectar, use one-part white sugar to four parts water and bring that to a rolling boil. Once cooled, put it in your feeder and change it every 1–3 days to prevent spoilage. Never use brown sugar, artificial sweeteners, or honey in a hummingbird feeder as it can harm the birds!"

Whether you are a seasoned bird watcher or just love watching these little speedsters zoom past your patio while sipping your morning coffee, now is the time to clean out those glass feeders and whip up a fresh batch of sugar water. Just remember to skip the red dye, plain sugar and water are all they need to stay fueled up for their big journey south!