Sep 5, 2025 - News

It's peak hummingbird season in Texas — refill those feeders

Madalyn Mendoza

A ruby-throated hummingbird flapping mid-flight. — These tiny marvels might be flapping through your yard soon. Photo: Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Time to clean and refill your hummingbird feeders — ruby-throated hummingbirds are moving through a large swath of Texas and other southern states during its fall migration.

Why it matters: These tiny birds need constant fuel to sustain their energy — they can flap their wings up to 90 times per second, according to the National Audubon Society.

State of play: After traveling north in the spring to breed, the ruby-throated hummingbirds are now heading south to Mexico and as far as northern Panama, according to Hummingbird Central.

September is considered peak hummingbird-watching season in Texas.

By the numbers: Hummingbirds feed every 10–15 minutes, visiting 1,000–2,000 flowers a day, per the National Audubon Society.

What's next: You can support them on their journey by filling feeders with nectar made from boiling water and refined white sugar.

Get the recipe here.

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It's peak hummingbird season in Texas — refill those feeders

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