While winter is dark and gloomy outside in Massachusetts, the welcome signs of spring are something to look forward to. One of the best ways to get outside and relax is to sit and watch the birds fly by. While the Bay State is home to tons of birds, there's nothing like hummingbirds in the springtime. So, when do hummingbirds come back to Massachusetts? What is the deal with the migration of hummingbirds in Massachusetts? Thousands of these beautiful, tiny birds will migrate north and make their way through here around mid-April.

Hummingbirds are some of the most fascinating birds in the world, with over 300 unique types. Only about a dozen migrate to the U.S. and Canada, but that migration is coming up quickly, so you'll want to keep your eyes peeled. Let's take a look at the predictions for the next hummingbird migration in Massachusetts because they will be here soon, and you'll want to know what to look out for and when to have your feeders ready.

With the coming arrival of spring in Massachusetts, it is almost time for thousands of hummingbirds to migrate north and pass through the state.

For bird watchers and nature enthusiasts, this time of year is a highly anticipated event.

One of the most common types of hummingbird is the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

There are more than 300 species of this beautiful bird (that's quite impressive in the animal kingdom!), however, only about a dozen migrate north.

Twice a year these gorgeous birds make their migration, and they're going to hit Massachusetts before we know it.

When is the best time to see hummingbirds in Massachusetts? Typically, hummingbirds make it to the Bay State around mid-April.

These wonderful birds fly by day and feed off the nectar of flowers...

...so once the flowers bloom, hummingbirds really get moving!

To be able to make the long journey hummingbirds put on about 25-40% of their body weight before migration.

Most of us probably do everything we can to keep our bodies slim and trim, but hummingbirds need to pack a little one because they burn a lot of energy making it up north!

In fact, hummingbirds travel roughly 23 miles a day, and flap their wings 15 to 80 times per second! These tiny birds sure are mighty.

They make their nests using lichen, fiber, and spider webs or pine resin which hold them together like glue. The nests are only about the size of a large thimble and this is where the female will lay 1-3 eggs during spring.

Soon enough, thousands of these wonderful creatures will make their way into yards all over Massachusetts.

So you'll definitely want to start shopping now for the best hummingbird feeders and make sure to keep them filled with delicious nectar! The best time to leave out hummingbird feeders in Massachusetts is just before the expected mid-April arrival. It's best to be prepared!

For more information on the upcoming hummingbird migration, you can visit the Hummingbird Central website.

Have you been wondering about the arrival of hummingbirds in Massachusetts? Have they visited your yard in previous years? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments. You can also tag us at #onlyinmassachusetts on Instagram for a chance to be featured!

To learn more about these beautiful birds, check out this video: