This spring’s first ruby-throated hummingbirds have finally arrived in Massachusetts. To celebrate, here are five beautiful portraits of these birds from past editions of our Photo Contest. Also, you can report your sightings and find answers to some frequently asked questions about hummingbirds.

2011 Photo Contest Entry © Phil Sorrentino

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Sue Collura

2011 Photo Contest Entry © Katharine Wall

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Jonathan Elcock

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Paul McCarthy
Have a great shot of your own? Enter our 2015 Picture This: Your Great Outdoors photo contest!
I attempted (many times) to report a hummingbird sighting and would receive a message that my email and zip code don’t match your records. [email protected] and zip: 01012.
Hi Carol –
Sorry you had trouble. We will look into this right now!