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Sophia Pouget de St Victor

What is the best time of day to see hummingbirds? We reveal the ideal times to spot these mesmerizing creatures

Hummingbird in flight, feeding at a purple agastache flower during summer.

Now spring is in full swing, the return of kaleidoscopic color, scent, sunshine, and wildlife to our outdoor spaces is thrilling. All of these signs of warmer days are a harbinger for many exciting things to come, and for gardeners, bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts, perhaps most exciting of all of all the return of hummingbirds, in all their exquisite beauty.

If you have ever wondered how to attract hummingbirds, there is plenty of strategic planting advice to take heed of, to ensure you are laying out an irresistible buffet for hummingbirds, increasing your chances of sightings twofold. However, it's worth noting the best time of day to spot these hovering beauties, so you can maximise your chances even further. There are key times of day when hummingbird sightings are considerably more likely, and conducting your viewing at the wrong time of day may leave you thoroughly disappointed.

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