Week Ending March 23, 2011
Asking questions: Read these descriptions from observers. What 3 questions would you ask these observers so you could better understand hummingbird behavior?
March 21: Niceville, Florida
(30.48 N, -86.30 W)
First Ruby sighted at feeder and several others, one was a Rufous. First sightings for both!!!March 19: Richmond, Virginia
(37.54 N, -77.44 W)
Placed two feeders 3/12/11. Noticed draw down of the feeder 3/18/11. Caught first sighting at 6:15PM today, 3/19/11!March 18: Copperas Cove, Texas
(31.26 N, -98.11 W)
A male ruby was observed for the first time today at my feeders. 3:15 PM. Has made three trips to the feeders within an hour.March 17: Black Creek, British Columbia
(30.34 N, -81.83 W)
First Rufous, and it was a female, usually we see males followed by females a week later.March 15: Oceanside, California
(33.21 N, -117.36 W)
First Rufous of the Spring! At the feeders chasing all others away again
- 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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In warm weather keep the feeders filled with fresh food every few days to prevent fungus and bacteria from growing in the sweet nectar. |