New York Hummingbirds (1 Viewer)

Hi I am going to be in New York next week and wondered if anyone could advise me of the most reliable places to see Hummingbirds at this time?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
David

The southerly migration starts in September so you might have less chance of seeing them. I am no expert of course and someone else may have better information.

David55 said:

Hi I am going to be in New York next week and wondered if anyone could advise me of the most reliable places to see Hummingbirds at this time?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
David

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Hi David, welcome to the forum, and if it's your first trip state side,
welcome again.

Perhaps the visit would be a good opportunity to check out some great technology and scholarship by registering at Ebird. It's a web site put together by Cornell University and Audubon. It will output reliable current sightings. If you have a smart mobile device or laptop you're bringing along, it's the next best thing to a guide. Registration is entirely up to you, but one can browse Birdforum and see testimony to the usefulness of Ebird.
http://ebird.org/ebird/eBirdReports?cmd=Start

Birding on the net resources, many links, eg....hotlines with locations
http://www.birdingonthe.net/birdmail.html

Audubon hotlines covering several areas, including New York
http://www.centralwestchesteraudubon.org/Hotlines.htm

The last 48 hours has been dynamic in that a dome of high pressure air that was over much of the southeastern and southern portions of the Midwest US, has weakened. Cooler, faster moving northern air is moving some birds. I've witnessed what was a plethora of male Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, just two days ago, drop to just two males over the last two days. With movement such as that, having the most current info ensures your best chance.

I have not seen a hummer in my yard (North Carolina) for the last 2 days. I have, however, been advised to keep at least one feeder up and I filled it this morning.

pusser_uk said:

I have not seen a hummer in my yard (North Carolina) for the last 2 days. I have, however, been advised to keep at least one feeder up and I filled it this morning.

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They're stacking up in a queue at the feeders here, Mike. Warm air blowing up from the gulf does seem to be keeping the birds on the ground. That pattern is moving east. I'm outside of St.Louis, no males have been seen for prior 6 days. Still many females & juveniles. A couple are on feeders at moment.

Tuesday evening last, had 13 rubies at two feeders.

Still one showing up this morning - northern Minnesota! Hope the youngster isn't too late and will make it all the way south.