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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?

April 28:
WE DID NOT THINK WE WOULD SEE OUR WONDERFUL LITTLE GUY, HERMAN THIS YEAR. HE WAS 14 DAYS LATE, BUT CONSIDERING THE WEATHER HERE ON THE EAST COAST WE KEPT OUR FAITH. SURE ENOUGH THE LITTLE FELLOW SHOWED WITH A MALE PAL. I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT WENT ON AT THE FEEDER LAST NIGHT. I AM FIGHTING TERMINAL CANCER AND THIS WAS AN OMEN THAT I SHOULD CONTINUE THE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL. WELCOME HERMAN AND ALL OF GOD'S CREATURES. GLORIA ANN

May 4: Clarkston, Michigan
I saw my first ruby throat this morning at 7:15 A.M. I have had my feeders out for about 4 weeks. They are very late this year. 2009 I saw my first one on April 26. I am so happy they are back.

May 4: Stratham, New Hampshire
6:38 AM - Male Ruby throated - neck not bright red yet. In this area the first hummer is usually around 4/15 - they are very, very late. Interestingly he came to an ORIOLE feeder instead of any of the 4 hummingbird window feeders, or the hanging bright red strawberry. Same feeding solution, filled the same day.

May 4: West Henrietta, New York
First sighting-female

May 4 : Edinburg, Pennsylvania
Small male at my feeder 6am. Arrived much later this year.

April 14-28: Peeples Elementary, Fayetteville, Georgia
April 14: Female and male drinking out of our feeder
April 20: It is sunny. It is warm. It is 8:20.
April 27: it is sunny and windy.it didn't stop to rest!
April 28: They fly fast when scared and slow in rain.

April 29: Holsten View Elementary, Bristol, Virginia
Male and Female at the feeder for the first time.

• 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.