Hummingbirds leaving Ohio as they begin their migration south for winter

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio residents will likely spot their last hummingbirds of the year soon, as the birds stop to refuel at feeders before migrating south for the winter.

In August, hummingbirds typically begin traveling south to their winter homes in Mexico and Central America. The birds continue to depart on their journeys throughout September, with the last hummingbirds leaving the state as late as mid-October, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

The migration is triggered by decreased daylight, lower temperatures and dwindling food sources, such as flowers and insects, the American Bird Conservancy stated.

People can support the tiny birds on their long journeys by maintaining feeders with hummingbird nectar throughout the fall, according to the National Audu