Week Ending March 3, 2010
Asking questions: Read these descriptions from observers. What 3 questions would you ask these observers so you could better understand how hummingbirds survive the winter in the United States?
February 26: Astoria, Oregon
(46.18 N, -123.83 W)
I put up the feeder early last week, but had only Anna's Hummingbirds until this afternoon. I've been home all day, but didn't hear the Rufous until about 15:30. February 26 is later than the arrival over the last 4-5 year by 3 days, but early relative to the 20-yr running average.
February 25: Atascadero, California
(35.45 N, -120.68 W)
The hummers are coming. At 1:30 p.m. a beautiful male Rufous Hummingbird visited my feeders.
February 25: Castle Rock, Washington
(46.31 N, -122.90 W)
Sunny day. 54 degrees. This is the 2nd earliest they've returned in 10 years! Must be El Nino!!
- 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? |