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Michigan is preparing to welcome hummingbirds back in spring 2025. Michigan hummingbird lovers can start preparing for the arrival of the darting, colorful birds by getting feeders ready.

Michigan is welcoming hummingbirds for the season as they arrive from their winter homes. An interactive map traces the spring 2025 migration north of the birds.

It's also a good area to spot birds such as bald eagles, woodpeckers, and waterfowl, especially on the drive along Michigan Highway 123, from Paradise to Whitefish Point.

These tiny birds can travel up to 23 miles per day, according to Hummingbird Central. Their wings flap 15 to 80 times per second, and their hearts beat up to 1,260 times per minute.

Peak spring bird migration will hit Michigan's Lower Peninsula from May 6-9 and the Upper Peninsula from May 9-12, according to the BirdCast from Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Purple martins, known for their glossy plumage, have returned to Michigan after wintering in South America. The first sightings, known as "scout" birds, were reported in mid-March, marking the ...

Michigan is welcoming hummingbirds for the season as they arrive from their winter homes. An interactive map traces the spring 2025 migration north of the birds. The annual migration of hummingbirds ...