2/19/2023 0 Comments Ruby throated hummingbird![]() ![]() The good news is that there is much we can do to help! Planting native plants, eliminating pesticides and insecticides from our landscapes, installing bird-friendly glass and treating problem windows, and keeping our cats indoors will all go a long way towards conserving not just Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, but all bird species. Learn more tips on the American Bird Conservancy's Cats Indoors website. Keeping cats indoors is better for cats and better for the birds. Cats kill more than 2.4 BILLION birds each year and are one of the biggest threats birds face. Outdoor Cats: As much as we love our pets, outdoor cats wreak havoc on bird populations, and hummingbirds are particularly susceptible since they repeatedly feed at the same food source, making it is easy for cats to lie in wait.Learn more about best practices for managing for wildlife here. In spring, the males return to the breeding area in central and eastern United States and southern Canada to establish territories before the females arrive. They typically breed between March through August, with peak breeding season occurring in mid-May. Pesticides and insecticides not only kill this essential food source for hummingbirds, but they can also poison our hummingbirds. Ruby-throated Hummingbirdsare solitary and only come together to mate. Pesticides and insecticides: In addition to nectar, hummingbirds rely on a variety of insects, from spiders to aphids, to provide much-needed protein in their diet.Our Wildlife Sanctuary Program is building a network of certified wildlife habitats across the state. We are partnering with other Audubon chapters in Georgia to host Native Plant Sales each spring and fall to help homeowners improve their yards for birds. Georgia Audubon's habitat restoration program has had tremendous success restoring bird habitat by removing invasive plant species and replacing them with native plants that provide quality food for birds. Habitat loss and degradation : Loss of suitable habitat and the proliferation of invasive plant species, such as English Ivy and Chinese privet, can have negative impacts on hummingbirds. ![]() Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are by far our most frequently encountered victim. In that time, we have documented over 115 species colliding with buildings. Building collisions : Since 2015, Georgia Audubon has been monitoring bird-building collisions across metro Atlanta through Project Safe Flight.Ruby-throated Hummingbirds face a variety of different man-made and natural threats across their range: ![]()
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