Week Ending March 4, 2009
Reading
for clues: Rufous hummingbirds have the longest migration of
all U.S. hummers! What can you learn about this journey from other citizen
scientists. Read the reports below. Next, list
a) 3 things you can assume (infer) about the migration
and
b) 2 questions you have about it.
February 23: Cannon Beach, OR
(45.88 N, -123.95 W)
I was sitting at the computer checking the Journey North site for their progress, when I looked out the window at the feeder and there he was, a male Rufous. 5 days later than last year, but still running earlier than the average normal arrival time of around the 1st of March. >>
February 15: Bisbee, AZ
(31.48 N, -109.96 W)
We got the first rufie of the year here. We are at 6,100 feet and have been feeding them both ways now for 9 years. He hung around for 2 days tanking up and PHSST, he was gone. >>
February 18: Trinidad, CA
(41.14 N, -124.05 W)
The metallic wing sound of this rufous awakened me to its presence. I then saw it near a feeder where it fed with an Anna's hummingbird. The next day several more rufous' were present in the yard and at the feeders. >>
- Reports from Other Observers: You can find all observations reported this week in the sightings database and on the on the rufous and rubythroat migration maps.
For Your Journal: Each week, choose your favorite hummingbird sighting and record your thoughts in your journal. >>
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Rufous hummingbirds travel at least 2,700 miles on their annual
journey north! Where could you go if you traveled that distance
from your house? |