when do hummingbirds leave georgia

Most hummingbirds in Georgia leave by mid-October each year. The ruby-throated hummingbird, the most common hummingbird in the state, usually migrates southward before October 31, although some may stay along the coast through winter. Some rufous hummingbirds and other rare species may have different or less well-established patterns. Generally, hummingbirds return to Georgia by late February or early March, making the best time to see them during spring and summer months. Keeping feeders up in fall and winter can help the few that stay or pass through during colder months but does not prevent migration, as it is triggered by day length rather than food supply.