Week Ending March 25, 2009
What can you learn about hummingbirds, their food sources, and their migration based on what observers report?
- Read these reports. Choose 3 and write about or discuss one thing you learned or one question you have.
March 24: Fairfield Bay, AR
(35.60 N, -92.27 W)
For the past eight years in a row, my first hummer has shown up on the very day the first Azalea bud opens, and this now makes the ninth. >>
March 22: Shenandoah, TX
(30.18 N, -95.46 W)
Today I observed my first ruby-throated hummingbird of spring. It was feeding on a large pink azalea bush in my front yard at 17:45 hours. It passed up the feeder for the nectar of the flowers! >>
March 20: Campbell River, BC (Canada)
(50.02 N, -125.24 W)
A male just showed up, but didn't stick around long. It may have continued on its journey. The weather is cold and wet, a lot different than where they came from. The females should show up in another week. Oh wait I just saw him at the other feeder. >>
March 22: Kathleen, GA
(32.45 N, -83.58 W)
I saw a beautiful male rubythroat around 2:45 this afternoon at the same feeder that I first saw one drinking from last year. He drank plenty, and I am so happy the hummingbirds are returning. I just love them! >>
March 24, Keno, OR
(42.39 N, -122.11 W)
Having the feeder out for 2 weeks, this morning we saw our first male rufous. He returned many times during the day to feed. It has been only in the 40 during the day and freezing at night. We have been bringing in the feeder but have hooked up a nite light to the bottle to keep the nectar from freezing. >>
- 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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Hungry Rufous An
observer caught a hungry female rufous hummingbird in action. What
behaviors do you notice?
(See both photos.) >>
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