Week Ending March 10, 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?
March 8: Battle Ground, Washington
(45.80 N, -122.51 W)
An adult male Rufous flew into my greenhouse as I was working, looked around for a minute and then flew out. Nice to see him back!
March 8: Snowqualmie, Washington
(47.58 N, -121.74 W)
A single male Rufous came to the feeder today. Last year the first sighting was March 16.
March 8: Port O'Connor, Texas
(28.23 N, -96.64 W)
First Ruby-Throated sited at feeder this morning. Rainy day, blowing in from the southwest.
March 7: Cottage Grove, Oregon
(43.70 N, -123.00 W)
He (rufous) didn't actually land on the feeder. He hovered above the tree in front of the feeder and then flew away. And I am awaiting his return.March 6: Whidbey Island, Washington
(48.29 N, -122.68 W)
We saw a female Rufous Hummingbird at the feeder today. The nearby male Anna's Hummingbird was tolerant of her.
- 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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Hummingbird
wings are tough enough to flap at least 4 MILLION times without
a break when a migrating hummer flies over the Gulf of Mexico. |