In Costa Rica, Patricia Nethercote is still waiting for our northern hummers at her farm in Guayabo de Bagaces, Guanacaste. In the past few years, she has announced the arrival of rubythroats by the end of October.
"We are located in the foothills of the Miravalles Volcano. The hummingbirds usually arrive here at one of the wettest times of the year, but weather is warm. Daytime temps are typically in the high 80º's or low 90º's. Nights are 10-15º cooler."
Patricia Nethercote, Costa Rica