News Update: March 26, 2009        Name _____________________ 

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Map Questions
(Teachers: Map is hotlinked for larger projection on smartboard or screen.)
Go to the live rubythroat migration map. Find this drop-down menu in the upper left. Start by selecting the week of March 7. Notice what happens to the dots (reports) on the map. Do the same for March 14, March 21, and "This Week." Each time, notice how the map changes.
During which week did the migration seem to progress most quickly?
What types of factors might have contributed to that?

During which week did the migration seem to progress most slowly?
What types of factors might have contributed to that?

After looking at the migration week by week, when do you predict the rubythroats will reach Canada?