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Early March: Seattle, Washington
A nesting rufous female was spotted and photographed just before a storm. The next day the bird and the nest were gone, reports Michael Miller. Early nesting is a gamble.

March 7: Cowichan Bay, British Columbia
These little birds have been back for a few days but it wasn't until yesterday that I clearly saw one buzzing around. I'm wondering if they are starting to make nests?

March 10: Lacey, Washington
Several rufous stop by the feeder. They even shared the nectar just keeping an eye on each other.

March 10: San Antonio, Texas
I believe they were Ruby-throats. They (2) flew by very quickly. Imagine my excitement though? My first hummers this season!

March 11: Ingram, Texas
Have had my feeders up for 5 days. Finally today one very hungry hummer.

• 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.

Photo: Michael Miller
Rufous Nesting

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