Mighty Migrations: The Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are one of the most beloved species of bird in Wisconsin (and beyond). Their small, dynamic bodies and beautiful plumage, combined with their reliance on insects and nectar found in backyards and feeders, make them a perfect bird to observe.
Did you know this species travels around 2,000 miles each migration, wintering in Central America and nesting in summer as far north as southern Canada. That’s incredible! There are many things we can do to help these little hummers thrive in our environments.
In this free, online presentation, Jennifer Lazweski will describe the incredible Ruby-throated Hummingbird’s biology, migration, and conservation needs. You’ll also hear from Bill Wilson, owner of Birds & Beans Coffee, a Bird-Friendly® Certified coffee roaster and seller, about why taking steps like purchasing Bird-Friendly certified coffee is so critical for this species. We’ll share information about why this species is so vulnerable to bird-window collisions and what you can do about it. And find out more about an upcoming event on National Hummingbird Day on Sept. 6 in Madison!
Mighty Migrations: Ruby-throated Hummingbirds by Jennifer Lazewski, August 18, 2025
This presentation is part of the Mighty Migrations Series, a set of three webinars that feature three INCREDIBLE migrating species:
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds by Jennifer Lazewski on August 18, 7pm CT
Chimney Swifts by Steffanie Munguía on August 19, 7pm CT
Monarch butterflies by Karen Oberhauser on August 20, 7pm CT
This series is co-hosted by Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, SOS Save Our Songbirds, and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird presentation is additionally co-hosted by Journey North.
About the speaker: Jennifer Lazewski
Jennifer Lazewski has been featured in articles about hummingbird gardening and hosted a rare Anna’s Hummingbird visit in Wisconsin. She has spent more than a decade enthusiastically advocating for pollinators, birds, and wildlife gardening as a UW-Madison Division of Extension volunteer in the Master Gardener and Master Naturalist programs. She is the former executive director of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology. founder of the Southeast Wisconsin Master Gardener Pollinator Group, and co-manager of the native plant sale for the Wehr Nature Center in Milwaukee County.
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Cover photo: Ruby-throated Hummingbird by Michael Janke
