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March 6: Mission, British Columbia
Wow! Really early for us has been back at least 5 times today. (Female Annas.)

March 10: Bellingham, Washington
I'm jealous: one of my neighbors saw a rufous ("Passing through," she said) and I haven't seen one yet this spring. But we have plenty of Anna's and they're very active right now (just like they were last year shortly before the rufous got here).

March 7: San Jose, California
Like clockwork, my Rufous came back today. I think he is the same one. This will be now the third year I can remember. Rufous has no problem intimidating the local residents (Annas hummers), and takes over the feeder as his! This little guy has some courage and nerves! If his patterns are like the last couple of years, he may only hang around for a week or so then he’s gone.

March 6: Pattison, Texas
This is the first Male Ruby throat of the year for me. I saw him at 2:20p.m. We have had strong south winds all day.

March 5: Comstock, Texas
Saw my first male & female Black-chinned Hummers of the year.

March 5: Tarpley, Texas
First courting flight of spring by Black-chinned Hummingbird occurred at 9:20 a.m.

• 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:
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