Environment

Hummingbird feeders do not prevent migration in October

Thursday, October 8, 2026

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WSU Extension Yakima published a fact sheet debunking the myth that keeping hummingbird feeders up in October prevents migration. The fact sheet states that the statement 'Keeping your hummingbird feeders up in October will prevent hummingbirds from migrating south as winter approaches' is false. The fact sheet was authored by Carol Barany, a Yakima Master Gardener, and posted on October 8, 2026. It explains that hummingbirds naturally migrate south for winter regardless of feeder presence.

📄 Source: WSU Extension Yakima — https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/news/

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Hummingbird feeders do not prevent migration in October“Keeping your hummingbird feeders up in October will prevent hummingbirds from migrating south as winter approaches. FALSE!”
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WSU Extension clarifies that leaving feeders out in October does not stop hummingbirds from migrating south.“Keeping your hummingbird feeders up in October will prevent hummingbirds from migrating south as winter approaches. FALSE!”
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WSU Extension Yakima published a fact sheet debunking the myth that keeping hummingbird feeders up in October prevents migration. The fact sheet states that the statement 'Keeping your hummingbird feeders up in October will prevent hummingbirds from migrating south as winter approaches' is false. The fact sheet was authored by Carol Barany, a Yakima Master Gardener, and posted on October 8, 2026. It explains that hummingbirds naturally migrate south for winter regardless of feeder presence.“Feeding hummingbirds in winter — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0000 Feeding hummingbirds in winter by Carol Barany, Yakima Master Gardener TRUE OR FALSE? Keeping your hummingbird feeders up in October will prevent hummingbirds from migrating south as winter approaches. FALSE!”

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Feeding hummingbirds in winter — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0000
Feeding hummingbirds in winter by Carol Barany, Yakima Master Gardener TRUE OR FALSE?  Keeping your hummingbird feeders up in October will prevent hummingbirds from migrating south as winter approaches. FALSE!  […]
Source: https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/2026/10/08/feeding-hummingbirds-in-winter/

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