Hummingbird Migration Update: March 17, 2005 Today's Report Includes: "Data Only" Update This Week Hummingbird Map and Data "Data Only" Update This Week At the time of writing, the first rufous hummingbird has just been reported in Alaska! The rufous arrival was noted at 55.6 N, near Ketchikan. Meanwhile, Ruby-throated hummers are just approaching 33 N. Why such a big difference? Just a quick update today to give you the latest maps and data. Watch for a full update next week - and keep watching and listening for hummingbirds! Hummingbird Migration Map and Data Distribution Map Rufous Hummingbird (map) (data) Most data courtesy of Mike Patterson, Neawanna Wetland Ecological Observatory Ruby-throated Hummingbird (map) (data) Most data courtesy of Lanny Chambers, Hummingbirds.net If YOU see a Rufous Hummingbird in the West, make sure you report it to Mike Patterson. And if you see hummers, make sure you let him know if any flowers are blooming, too! The Next Hummingbird Migration Update Will Be Posted on March 24, 2005. Copyright 1997- 2005 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form.