Ruby-throated
Hummingbird Map Questions
(Teachers:
Map is hotlinked for larger projection on smartboard or screen.)
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A
Journey North observer in Arkansas writes, "I sighted a Ruby-throated
hummingbird of the season less than 15 minutes after sighting my first
adult Monarch butterfly of the season!" (Location circled in
orange.) Look at the maps below, then answer the questions that follow. |
1st
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (4/3/08) |
1st
Monarch Butterflies (4/3/08) |
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As
of today, how are the monarch and rubythroat migrations alike? |
What
do hummingbirds and monarchs need from their habitats that would explain
why parts of their migration routes are alike? |
How
are the migrations different? |
What
questions do you have about the maps or migrations? |