Migration Update: March 30, 2011 |
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This week we focus on the sheer joy of seeing the first sightings of the season. Learn how these little birds zip forwards and backwards, sideways,and up and down. Haven't seen one yet? Study today's map to find where your nearest hummer sighting is, and predict when they will reach your backyard. The first rufous has been spotted in Alaska, 800 miles north of the others. Today's Report Includes: |
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Highlights, Maps, and Questions | ||||
Highlights:
Citizen scientist Pam Randles from Haines, Alaska has spotted her first rufous hummingbird of the season! Haines is located over 800 miles north of the previous most northern rufous sighting. Will other rufous hummers soon be spotted along the way? Stay tuned in weeks to come! Read about the migration from
other Journey North observers.
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Stormy weather in the southeast gives hummingbird spotters a chance to keep birds at their feeders for a few days. This is a great opportunity to watch and enjoy these little fliers. What will you observe about their behavior? Photographer John Doerper wondered about the behavior of this rufous in his backyard. Think what might be going on then find out...
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Predict: When Will Your Hummingbird Arrive? | ||||
How close are you to the nearest reported hummingbird sighting? Try finding your nearest hummer on our maps. Then measure how far it is from you! Here's what you'll need: |
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Explore: Hummer Adaptations | ||||
Amazing
Flying Machines! Try
This! Hover Like a Hummer
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Getting Started: This Week's Hummingbird Resources | ||||
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More
Hummingbird Lessons and
Teaching Ideas! |
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The Next Hummingbird Migration Update Will Be Posted on April 6, 2011.
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