Hummingbird Update: February 27, 2013 |
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The first migrating ruby-throated hummingbirds have arrived in Gulf Coast states, slightly ahead of schedule. This week, explore the migration route and think about how prevailing winds affect migration.
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News: Hummers are Coming! | |||||||||||||
Migration Begins! "And...they're off!" exclaimed Lanny Chambers, our hummingbird expert after seeing the first rubythroat migration report for the spring season. Just like clockwork, starting last weekend the first migrating ruby-throated hummingbirds showed up in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Florida. Early Arrival in Metairie, Louisiana
Banded Bird Captured
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Slideshow: An Amazing Rubythroat Journey! | |||||||||||||
As ruby-throated hummingbirds arrive on U.S. shores from their wintering grounds, they usually appear first in the Gulf coast states. How do you think they get there? Could these tiny flyers cross over the Gulf of Mexico with no food or rest? How do the prevailing winds affect migration? Explore more! | |||||||||||||
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Latest Maps: Who's Seeing Hummingbirds? | |||||||||||||
Rubythroats are arriving along the Gulf Coast and migrating rufous hummingbirds are joining winter Anna's and Costas along the California coast. The spring migration has begun! | |||||||||||||
Ruby-throated (map | animation | sightings) |
Rufous (map | animation | sightings) |
Other (map | animation | sightings) |
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The next Update will be posted on March 6, 2013. | |||||||||||||