Week Ending March 16, 2011
Asking questions: Read these descriptions from observers. What 3 questions would you ask these observers so you could better understand hummingbird behavior?
March 15: Woodbine, Georgia
(30.96 N, -81.64 W)
Finally! Was starting to worry, my first male ruby-throat showed up at 10:15am this morning. Normally I keep up one feeder all winter. My 2nd one goes up with stronger sugar water on Feb 14th and always I see my first way before now.
March 15: Jacksonville, Florida
(30.34 N, -81.83 W)
My hummingbirds are back !!! My hummingbirds are back !!! Woke this morning to see two Rubies fighting over the feeders. They look really skinny from their trip but THEY'RE BACK. YEA !!!!!March 15: Blane, Washington
(48.98 N, -122.70 W)
I saw one male rufous fly past my feeder that I put out yesterday. It is very windy so I tied down my feeder. They arrived the same time last year so I was ready for them.March 9: Ventura, California
(34.35 N, -119.33 W)
Not sure what kind I have, but her belly is very light color and she is not very colorful. I noticed a hummingbird made a nest in the Jacaranda tree in the back yard a couple of weeks ago. Today I am happy to report I spotted her feeding two very pink babies. Exciting =
- Reports from Other Observers: You can find all observations reported this week in the sightings database and on the on the rufous,rubythroat, and other hummingbird migration maps.
For Your Journal: Each week, choose your favorite hummingbird sighting and record your thoughts in your journal.
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John Doerper patiently waited to capture the picture of the first rufous hummingbird he observed last spring in Bellingham, Washington on March 14. When will he see his first in 2011? |