Nevada · Mountain West
When to put out hummingbird feeders in Nevada
Put feeders out by March 1 in southern Nevada, April 1 in the north. First arrivals typically show up mid-March to mid-April (Costa's in the south by late February), and an early feeder greets the hungry vanguard.
Put feeders out by
March 1 in southern Nevada, April 1 in the north
First arrivals
mid-March to mid-April (Costa's in the south by late February)
Peak season
April through August
Take down after
late October — Las Vegas-area Anna's now stay all year
Feeders up from March 1 in southern Nevada, April 1 in the north until late october — las vegas-area anna's now stay all year.
The Nevada season
Nevada splits in two: the Mojave south gets Costa's displaying over desert washes by late winter and now hosts year-round Anna's in the Las Vegas valley, while Great Basin ranchland to the north waits for Black-chinned and Calliope in April. Riparian cottonwood corridors are the magnets in an otherwise dry state.
The two-week head start matters more than it looks: the first migrants arrive before most nectar flowers open, and a reliable feeder can anchor a male's breeding territory in your yard for the whole summer. At the other end, keep the feeder up until late october — las vegas-area anna's now stay all year — southbound stragglers, often the year's young, are the birds that need it most.
Hummingbird species in Nevada
| Species | Status in Nevada |
|---|---|
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | Spring–summer breeder |
| Costa's Hummingbird | Spring–summer breeder |
| Anna's Hummingbird | Year-round resident |
| Rufous Hummingbird | Passes through in migration |
| Calliope Hummingbird | Passes through in migration |
Filling the feeder? The recipe is 4 parts water to 1 part plain white sugar — scale it to your feeder in one click.
Nectar calculatorFrequently asked questions
When should I put out hummingbird feeders in Nevada?
Have feeders out by March 1 in southern Nevada, April 1 in the north — about two weeks before the first birds typically arrive (mid-March to mid-April (Costa's in the south by late February)). The vanguard males travel ahead of the main wave, and an early feeder helps them refuel when few flowers are blooming.
When should I take down hummingbird feeders in Nevada?
late October — Las Vegas-area Anna's now stay all year. And don't worry about tempting birds to stay too long: migration is triggered by day length, not food. A full feeder will never stop a hummingbird from leaving — it simply fuels late stragglers, which need the help most.
Do hummingbirds stay in Nevada year-round?
No — Nevada's hummingbirds head south for the winter, with the last birds typically gone by late September. If you see a hummingbird at a feeder in late fall or winter, look closely: it may be a rare western visitor such as a Rufous Hummingbird, worth reporting to your local birding group.
What should I put in the feeder?
Plain white sugar and water at a 4:1 ratio — 1 cup of sugar per 4 cups of water. Never use honey, brown sugar, or red dye. Our nectar calculator scales the recipe to any feeder size.
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