The Best Time to Set Up Your Hummingbird Feeder in Wisconsin
Maintain Freshness: Always replace the nectar every 3-4 days during hot weather to prevent fermentation and mold.
Early Spring: Hummingbirds are looking for food sources as they return from their southern migration. Setting up early ensures you provide an early feeding option.
Sugar Water Readiness: Hummingbirds rely on nectar, especially in early spring. Your feeder should be ready with fresh sugar water before they arrive to avoid missed opportunities.
Warmer Weather: While the birds can appear in cooler weather, it's best to wait until the temperature regularly stays above freezing at night, usually around late April to May.
Monitor Migration Schedules: Use bird migration apps or resources to track when hummingbirds are expected in your area to ensure you’re not too early or too late.
Avoid Late Frosts: Be mindful of late frost possibilities. If the weather is still too cold, hummingbirds may be reluctant to visit your feeder.
Consistent Food Supply: Keep your feeder up throughout the summer, refilling it regularly to ensure a constant food supply as hummingbirds use it to fuel their busy lives.
Cooler Fall Migration: Set up a feeder again in late August to early September for fall migration, when hummingbirds are headed south.