Hummingbird Update: March 7, 2012 |
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Southerly winds did the job of assisting rubythroat migration across the Gulf this week. The map shows an amazing number of first sightings covering the Gulf Coast from Texas across to Florida. This week find out how one woman spots the migrant among her regular overwintering hummer friends. A gallery of hummingbird photographs will stimulate inquisitive minds. Gather your
questions, then Ask the Expert starting this Friday.
This Week's Update Includes:
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Highlights: Hummers are Here! | ||||||||
"I'm wondering if the red shirt I hung in the tree attracted the humer here on his migration route," reports a retired teacher from Gainesville, Florida.
Read more first Ruby-throated hummingbird sighting and use your journal to record your thoughts: |
Sighters reporting across the Gulf Coast |
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Photo Narrative: Baby Girl and Baby Boy | ||||||||
One of the pleasures of following the hummingbird migration is finding special people willing to share their stories and experiences. Meret Wilson, of Ormond Beach, Florida, has shared winters the past 3 years with two ruby-throated hummingbirds, “Baby Girl” and “Baby Boy.”
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Explore: Observe and Wonder | ||||||||
These pictures show hummingbirds doing various things. We hope they'll spark your curiosity. Take a look and have a brainstorm! Challenge yourself to ask at least two questions about each picture. Capture your questions and starting Friday, March 9; submit your favorites to our Hummingbird Expert Lanny Chambers.
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Latest Maps: Migration has Started | ||||||||
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Report Your Sightings! | ||||||||
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The next Hummingbird Migration Update will be posted on March 14, 2012. | ||||||||