Southerly winds pushed the rubythroat migration into 4 new states this week. Observers throughout the Pacific Northwest continued to report loads of rufous activity. Check the maps and you will see the rufous hummers are already into Canada while the rubies are still in the southern Gulf states. Explore why this happens. Try your hand at making some hummer feeders. Last chance to gather your questions and submit them to our Expert by March 25.

Today's Report Includes:

• Highlights, Maps, and Questions
  
• Explore: Why Do Rufous Hummingbirds Seem Far Ahead?
• Explore: They're Coming! Build a Feeder for your School Yard
• Ask the Expert
• Resources

Highlights:
"First Rufous, and it was a female, usually we see males followed by females a week later. (3/17)," writes a hummer spotter in British Columbia. Was the male nearby? Sighting reports make you wonder. Check this week's maps to read what those lucky first sighters are seeing.

This should be another good week for rubythroat migration. Mild weather and rain for the Pacific Northwest is also predicted. Will the rufous hummers be spotted north of Vancover Island this week? Keep your eyes on the map and your feeders filled for the hungry new arrivals.

• This Week's Observations from Citizen Scientists

Last week southern winds helped rubythroats flap north across new borders and into 4 more states! Can you name which ones? So far the little hummers have landed in 10 states! What's the next frontier they will cross? Pull out your Spring Prediction Chart and take a stab at where the hummers will be next week. Migration Prediction Sheet (print handout)

Migration Predictions

Explore: Why Do Rufous Hummingbirds Seem Far Ahead?

• Slideshow: Rufous Seem Far Ahead
  Includes photo gallery, booklet, and text-only version, teacher suggestions, and handout.

Attract hummingbirds to your school yard. Your feeder can offer so much: the birds fuel up, you can observe them up close, and you can learn about hummingbird behavior.

• Read what classes have reported about their school yard feeders

Make hummingbird feeders this spring out of recycled materials. Hang them around the school to attract hummingbirds all spring and summer. Try making one with a drink bottle, or create your own design.

• They're Coming! Build a Feeder

• Submit your questions through Friday, March 25!

Ask the Expert Will be Open
March 11 - March 25, 2011.

The Next Hummingbird Migration Update Will Be Posted on March 30, 2011.

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