Hummingbirds Have Reached Breeding Territories
Thanks to all Journey North Citizen Scientists for helping to track hummingbirds during the 2019 spring migration.
Thank You
It has been a successful Spring 2019 migration tracking season. Over 5000 hummingbird observations have been submitted by our Journey North Citizen Scientists.
Hummingbirds Have Reached Breeding Territories
In Alberta, Ruby-throated hummingbirds have reached latitude 54 North. Numerous sightings in the Canadian Maritimes and along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Rufous hummingbirds have reached Valdez, Alaska.
From Athabasca County, Alberta: Peter "heard them humming, but it took some time before they would...sip the nectar. At least one pair of hummers. Finally." (05/20/2019)
From Manitoba, Manitoba: Walter commented, "What an amazing..bird,welcome back to Manitoba." (05/15/2019)
Fall Migration Just Around the Corner
While this will be our last news update until the Fall 2019 migration season, please continue to report first sightings for Rufous hummingbirds, Ruby-throated hummingbirds, general hummingbird observations and hummingbird nectaring from flowers observations.
Thank you for all that you do to protect and track hummingbirds in North America.