Hummingbirds
Hummingbird Migration News: August 28, 2015
By Rita Welch
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Observers in the north are seeing fewer adult males. With males leaving first, females and juveniles now face less competition for food. Fall-blooming flowers like spotted jewelweed are providing essential fuel for migration.

"Many females fighting and chasing each other all day long, have not seen male hummers lately..."
Teresa  Orangeville, Ontario  08/27/15

Report Your Sightings
Report frequently—but at least once a week—as long as hummingbirds are present.

Migration Map
Hummingbird fall sightings
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What's Happening Now

During fall migration, watch for hummingbirds that are:
humm Eating Dawn to Dusk Responding to Changes
Finding Natural Nectar
Kristy Walker

 Visiting Feeders
Helie Bautista

 Defending Food
Wikimedia
Responding to Changes Flying Solo Responding to Changes
Leaving First
Linda Tully P.		 Flying Solo
Linda Tully P.
 Migrating Unescorted
Michelle H.
 
Explore: Feeders in the Fall
What is the best sugar-water solution? How long can I leave my feeders up? How often should I clean and refill? How can I prevent bees from bothering my hummers trying to feed?

Helpful Tips 		Burning Food Fast
Amy Evoniuk
Next Update September 4, 2015

 

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