Column: Hummingbirds’ arrival has Mainers buzzing

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • May 12, 2026

While red hummingbird feeders long have been fixtures of Maine yards and decks (especially at camp), technology has taken a once-passive hobby and put it into hyperdrive, enabling birders to keep better track of avian visitors and share their excitement with fellow enthusiasts online. Although many species of migratory birds show up in Maine this time of year, there seems to be heightened anticipation around ruby-throated hummingbirds, which travel from as far away as Central America to destinations throughout the eastern U.S. and up into Canada.