Spring approaches, and our feathery friends will be flying their way back to the River City, including the ruby-throated hummingbird, which is expected to migrate through our area around April 1-15.

Pro tip: As seen in the photo above, not all ruby-throated hummingbirds wear a necklace of ruby-red feathers — just the males.

Experience the flight of the hummingbirds for yourself around Richmond:

Join Richmond Audubon Society’s annual Bird-a-thon, a community-wide birdwatching challenge that you (and a team) can complete in your own time.
Buy a birdfeeder from a local store, like Yardbirds in Gayton Crossing Shopping Center, so you can observe at home.
Explore new realms of the James River Park System, RVA’s largest park, for a chance to spot hummingbirds across 600 acres.
Reader Christina M. also recommends Oakwood Cemetery as a place to watch winged friends take to the skies.