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Hummingbirds Head South This Fall | Springfield Missouri News
Hummingbirds are on the move—packing up their wings and heading south in a dazzling migration that’s underway now through October. These tiny titans, starting their journey as early as late August, are flying solo across Missouri toward Mexico, Central America, and the southern U.S., covering up to 23 miles daily. Triggered by shorter days and dwindling food, they’re racing for warmer climes—and you can help! Keep feeders stocked with a simple 4:1 water-to-sugar mix until at least mid-October (or two weeks after your last sighting), and place them near trees for safe resting spots. A small…
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