Species spotlight!

Ruby-throated hummingbirds, Archilochus colubris, are important pollinators and commonly seen across North Carolina. This tiny bird can be found throughout the state in the warmer months of the year, caring for their young and fueling up for their long trek south, or staying in NC over the winter in warmer zones. They are the only hummingbird species that will breed in the eastern U.S., making the need for protected habitats crucial for their success.