Hummingbirds Hummingbird Action! Observations from the Field (May 17, 2007) What did eagle-eyed Journey North observers spot this week? Read some highlights and think about the questions that follow! Rubythroats: Feeding Frenzy! Francis, Saskatchewan: One came to my left-over Pointsettia that I put on the deck last night. Then I put up the hummingbird feeder and the hummingbird has been back several times this evening. Think! Why would a hummer be attracted to a poinsettia plant?? Sydney, Nova Scotia: Our Cape Breton Hummers are back ! Nights are still -1 c. Hope they brought their long johns. Think! Rubythroats are more cold sensitive than rufous hummingbirds. How might rubythroats conserve their energy for these cold temperatures? Rufous Hummingbirds: Keen Observers Seward, Alaska: RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRDS blew in on April 30th at Lowell Point and at Eadsville. Time to prepare the sugar solution! Think! What direction would the wind have to be blowing for the birds to show up in Seward, Alaska? Check the map for the most northern sightings to answer this. Happy Valley, Montana: Our first Rufous of the season arrived for lunch today. Looks like it's time to put up both feeders since the rivalry at the feeders has begun. Think! Why would multiple feeders be better than just one big feeder? Evanston, Wyoming: I couldn't believe my eyes. My Hummer has a very white ring aroung his neck. There were two at first sight, have not seen the second one since. Hummer comes to my feeder daily. People here do not put their feeders out until June. Hope to have more early visitors. Think! Why would it be important to keep records for the first hummingbird sightings each year? Try keeping your own phenology records from year to year. Your role as a citizen scientist could help us understand climate change. << Back to Today's Update Facebook Pinterest Twitter © 1997 – 2019 Journey North. All rights reserved.