Week Ending March 30, 2011
Asking questions: Read these descriptions from observers. What 3 questions would you ask these observers so you could better understand hummingbird behavior?
March 27: Bergheim, Texas
(29.82 N, -98.75 W)
First RTHU (ruby-throated hummingbird) male of the spring ran off 4 BCHU(black-chinned hummingbirds) from the feeders.March 24: Tsawwassen, British Columbia
(49.00 N, -123.13 W)
In the last ten years this is the second latest date ever for the first female and the latest ever for the male. Our over-wintering Anna's are less than pleased to see them back.March 26: Haines, Alaska
(59.24 N, -135.44 W)
They are a bit early this year. Usually they don't arrive for another week at the earliest. We still have snow on the ground and no one had their feeders up yet!March 23: Greenwood, South Carolina
(34.14 N, -82.16 W)
I've been feeding since the early 80's and around the end of March is the norm for my area. A week early this year due to warmer than usual weather.March 22: Langley, British Columbia
(40.08 N, -122.58 W)
There he was! (12:10 pm) Throat ablaze and motor humming. He'd been back at the feeder a few times while I was outside and now that I'm in he's been back for a bit more. (Last year they were here so much sooner.)
- 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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"Watching the feeders everyday. A few rufous have come." 03/19/11 |