Flower-Fueled Migrations

Hummingbirds and monarchs feed on high-energy nectar to fuel migration. They must find blooming flowers along the entire migration pathway. They must travel while their food supply is readily available — before fall flowers go out of bloom or are damaged by a killing frost. This is why they are among the first to migrate in the fall. Take a tour of your neighborhood. Where can hungry migrants find natural nectar sources? Report your observations.