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Hummingbirds in Florida: When to Expect Their Arrival (2025 Calendar)

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🐊 Hummingbirds in Florida: When to Expect Their Arrival (2025 Calendar)

Florida is one of the most exciting states for hummingbird watching. Because of our mild winters, some hummingbirds never leave! However, the massive “Spring Push” brings millions of Ruby-throated hummingbirds through the state starting in late winter.

Here is your 2025 guide to Florida’s hummingbird season.

📅 The Florida Schedule

🏝️ South Florida & The Keys (Miami, Naples, Key West)

  • Arrival Date: Year-Round (Winter Residents)
  • The Scoop: You have Ruby-throated hummingbirds that stay all winter. But the true migration starts in late January to early February as birds move north from Central America.
  • Tip: Keep your feeders clean year-round.

🍊 Central Florida (Orlando, Tampa, Ocala)

  • Arrival Date: Mid-February to Early March
  • The Scoop: This is a major “refueling” zone. You will see a huge surge in activity as birds move through the orange groves and gardens.
  • Tip: Have your feeders ready by February 10th.

🛶 The Panhandle & North Florida (Tallahassee, Pensacola, Jacksonville)

  • Arrival Date: Early to Mid-March
  • The Scoop: This is the last stop before many birds head further north into Georgia and Alabama.
  • Tip: Use our 4:1 Nectar Recipe to give them the high-energy fuel they need for the journey.

🌸 Top Florida Native Flowers for Hummingbirds

Florida’s humidity and sun are perfect for these hummingbird magnets:

  1. Firebush (Hamelia patens): The absolute #1 hummingbird plant in Florida. It blooms almost year-round.
  2. Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens): A beautiful vine that provides early spring nectar.
  3. Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea): Easy to grow and re-seeds itself every year.

🛠️ Florida Feeder Tips

  • The Humidity Factor: Florida’s moisture can cause nectar to mold faster than in other states. Scrub your feeders every 2-3 days using a Cleaning Kit.
  • Protect from Storms: Summer afternoon thunderstorms can knock down light feeders. Use a Heavy Duty Shepherd’s Hook to keep them secure.

Keep your eyes on the skies, Florida! The season is starting.