Migration Update: May 9, 2012 |
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Weather conditions were in place for a surge in the rubythroat migration last week. Over 500 reporters spotted their first hummingbird of the season. Once they arrive they may stay and raise a family. This week you're invited to peek inside a hummingbird nest and watch the tiny birds grow. Let us know what you think; fill out our Annual Evaluation.
Today's Report Includes:
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Image of the Week | |||||||||
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News: Migration Surges North | ||||||||||
Migration surges—full steam ahead Weather conditions were in place for the migration to surge forward last week. The northern tier states and southern Canada reported over three and a half times more "first" rubythroat sightings than the week before. The map animation gives you an idea of the strength of the migration. Will they stay? Other Hummer Species Moving Calliopes, black-chinned, black-tailed and annas hummer sighting reports continue to come in as the birds make their way north and west into the mountains of the west. |
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Surge in first sightings: 3-4 times more than previous week! | ||||||||||
Photo: Jane Davis | ||||||||||
Woodstock, Maine | ||||||||||
Orioles and hummers arrive at the same time in many locations, sometimes sharing feeders! | ||||||||||
Slideshow: A Hummingbird Nest | ||||||||||
A female hummingbird has been busy collecting soft and strong materials for her nest. Now she is about to lay tiny, jellybean-sized eggs in her nest. You're invited to peek inside the nest and welcome the nestlings into the world. Study each photograph and describe what you see happening.
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Latest Maps | ||||||||||
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Annual Evaluation: Please Share Your Thoughts | ||||||||||
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take a few minutes to complete our Annual Evaluation. We welcome your feedback!
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The next Hummingbird migration update will be posted on May 16, 2012. | ||||||||||