Hummingbirds Arrive
Did your Haikubox recently alert you to the return of a hummingbird? For those who experienced a long, cold, dark winter, this is a welcome sign of spring. Get out your nectar feeders, because these birds arrive hungry!
And they are likely to be male birds. Males migrate before females, a phenomenon called protandry, so they can establish and begin the hard work of defending those territories.
If you haven't heard the sweet buzz of your hummingbirds yet, please enjoy this Haikubox recording of an early migrator. And don't worry, even as you head off to work today, your Haikubox is listening 24/7 for humming (and other) birds!
Anna's vs Ruby-Throated
We wanted to map the differences between two of our favorite hummers: Anna's and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Using data collected by Haikuboxes across North America in 2025, it is easy to see these birds' seasonal choices.
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, a beloved summer bird in the Midwest and East, can be seen migrating north from winter grounds in the spring, and It's also easy to spot their burst of songs and calls in late summer.
Anna's Hummingbirds, those visible visitors in the West, don't make major migration journeys like their Ruby-throated relatives. Instead, they can be seen and heard all year in most locations.