Hummingbirds are going to be crossing the metro officially for their trek south for the winter.
The small bird traditionally flies to the north during the warmer months, braves the summer heat before heading back south during late summer and early fall.
According to Hummingbird Central, their breeding season is over, and now they'll start their journey back, which mirrors the paths they've taken throughout their life.
Chances are, the adult males have begun their trek south, but adult females and the youngest will be leaving in the coming weeks.
Here's how to enjoy the hummingbirds before they leave the area until next spring.
Hummingbirds in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has several species of hummingbirds that migrate through the state during the spring and fall seasons.
During the summer months, Ruby-throated and Black-chinned hummingbird nests can be found throughout the metro, according to the Oklahoma City Audubon Society.
The third species of hummingbird, the Rufous Hummingbird, doesn't nest in the state, but migrates through the state during the spring and fall.
All three species tend to travel back south during September, regardless of the flowers and feeders still in the Sooner state.
Hummingbird map, fall migration 2025
See the migration map of hummingbirds below, and even add some of your own sightings.
Birders can submit hummingbird sightings through hummingbirdcentral.com.
What do hummingbirds eat?
Hummingbirds eat nectar from flowers and small insects, such as aphids and spiders.
Each day, a hummingbird feeds in many small meals, and they can consume up to 12 times their own body weight in nectar each day.
How to feed hummingbirds
The easiest way to attract hummingbirds is by hanging a feeder.
According to Hummingbird Central, there's no need to use red dye or pre-mixed commercial nectar, as it can be harmful to hummingbirds.
Instead, the site recommends a homemade mixture consisting of four parts water to one part sugar, which emulates the amount of sugar naturally found in nectar.
How to attract hummingbirds to my garden
If you want to prolong hummingbirds on a larger scale, you'll want to design your garden or flowerbeds around their needs: shelter, plenty of flowers and a bird bath.
Hummingbird Central recommends the following flowering plants: Lantana, Zinnias, Pentas, Salvia, Batface Cuphea, Hot Lips, Fire Bush, Nasturtiums, Coreopsis, among others.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Hummingbird fall migration 2025: When, where to spot them in Oklahoma
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