r/hummingbirds • • Feb 07 '23

Look here if you found a hummingbird that might need your help

190 Upvotes

I’ve created a troubleshooting tool that walks you through determining if a hummingbird needs your help, and if it does, basic first aid you can provide so that you have time to get the hummingbird to your nearest wildlife center or hummingbird rehabilitator. It is on my mentor’s website, IFoundAHummingbird.com

At the end of nearly every process, there is a list of resources including hummingbird rehabilitators and wildlife centers that either take hummingbirds or will connect you with someone who does.

It covers the most common issues we are called about.

  • Hummingbirds trapped indoors

  • Cat Caught

  • Window Strikes

  • Sitting at Feeders Too Long

  • Stuck To A Glue Trap/Sticky or Oily Substance On Feathers

  • Abandoned Nests or Babies

IFoundAHummingbird.com


r/hummingbirds • • 2h ago

Dragon Series

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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds doing their best to imitate ferocious dragons. Southeast Texas, Oct 1 2026.


r/hummingbirds • • 15h ago

Arizona Hummingbird season runs from January 1 through December 31

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248 Upvotes

Come on down!


r/hummingbirds • • 5h ago

Another Anna’s

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42 Upvotes

Tempe, AZ


r/hummingbirds • • 3h ago

Ruby, throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), preparing to take off.

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25 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds • • 16h ago

Black Chinned

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242 Upvotes

Friend took this picture of my black chinned hummingbird that shows up every year.


r/hummingbirds • • 10h ago

Cinnamon hummingbird!!

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59 Upvotes

The video is kinda meh because of how well he had blended in, but my goodness MY EXCITEMENT at seeing a whole other type of hummingbird while in vacation in Cancun 🥹💞


r/hummingbirds • • 3h ago

Made a wallpaper of an adorable borb with beautiful wings.

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15 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds • • 15h ago

Anna’s hummingbird

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85 Upvotes

Tempe, AZ


r/hummingbirds • • 25m ago

Molting Season

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• Upvotes

Juvenile Costa’s looking spiffy


r/hummingbirds • • 9h ago

End my internal debate: should I or should I not use dish soap to wash my hummingbird feeder?

15 Upvotes

When I do use dish soap I always rinse very thoroughly before refilling but I’ve read that dish soap isn’t actually necessary. What’s the right answer: soap or no soap?

I just want the birds to be happy and healthy :)


r/hummingbirds • • 1d ago

Sharing is caring

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844 Upvotes

I swear there are more feeders


r/hummingbirds • • 1d ago

Young male Anna’s growing a bavette

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323 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds • • 9h ago

Cleaning feathers with a flair 🤙🏽

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7 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds • • 1d ago

Identification New friend! What is he/she?!

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204 Upvotes

I haven’t seen my beloved lil’ Al since I last posted. I’m hoping he’s enjoying his time in Mexico, and I’m delighted to finally have a new visitor!

What type of bird is this little guy or gal? They only have a tiny bit of red on the side of their throat, so I’m thinking she might be female.

They are still very shy, but today finally came to the feeder with me sitting outside 🥰

I’m in the LA area near Santa Monica.


r/hummingbirds • • 1d ago

My backyard security 🥰

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74 Upvotes

Just wanted to share my little hummie. The daily routine is the same from dawn to dusk - perched on his favourite twiggy branch, head on a swivel and no-one, I mean no-one gets in to his backyard. Dive bombing will ensue the second anyone dares to swoop in. I have 2 feeders but he’s claimed them both 🙄. I tell him everyday to please be nice and share, I promise there’s plenty to go around but he’s very stubborn! Even so, I love him immensely 😊


r/hummingbirds • • 1d ago

You buzzing scared me!

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90 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds • • 1d ago

Some hummingbirds from Manu Birds Sanctuary at Manu Road, Cusco, Peru

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225 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds • • 1d ago

Just wanted to share this with you guys

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101 Upvotes

My Ness drew this for me she is extremely talented and I was so happy and honored to receive this from her 💗 I ask how long it took and she did it over three months to complete but in all she said about a month of art this is all done with color pencils by the way ...much love for miss Joclyn Davis


r/hummingbirds • • 1d ago

Two male Anna’s hanging out.

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Yes, I know it’s not a normal thing but these two guys love hanging out daily with each other. They will yell at each other sometimes but never chasing each other off. 🤷🏽‍♂️

lol I love how in pic 4 one of them went under him when he was looking up 😂


r/hummingbirds • • 2d ago

This is not one of our regulars

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490 Upvotes

This guy showed up today at our feeder.

We're in coastal southern Orange County, California.

Any idea on the ID???


r/hummingbirds • • 2d ago

White hummingbird in the Ozarks.

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554 Upvotes

My wife’s picture.


r/hummingbirds • • 1d ago

Any small tree/shrub suggestions?

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5 Upvotes

Hello! I have a south facing lots of sun uncovered balcony and have a little feeder for the hummies. I've noticed recently that the owner of my feeder has been trying to perch under the roof or on top of a light fixture on my balcony. I feel like he needs a small tree or bush to call home or have shelter during the day! Any suggestions?


r/hummingbirds • • 1d ago

Hummingbird Migration: Tiny Birds Making a Big Journey

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4 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds • • 2d ago

Lesser Violetear at Manu Birds Sanctuary, Manu Road, Peru

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170 Upvotes