Hummingbird News: March 4, 2015 By Mary Hosier |
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Hungry hummingbirds continue to arrive along the Gulf Coast looking for spring blooms. |
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Highlights: Hungry on Arrival | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Migrating Ruby-throats continued to arrive this week in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. For those that just crossed the Gulf of Mexico, it's essential to find coastal habitat where they can replenish their depleted fat reserves.
Feeders were ready to welcome hungry travelers:
What nectar sources will hummingbirds find when they reach your backyard?
Rufous Hummingbirds
Currently, coastal temperatures are warmer than temperatures inland. In the coming weeks, when inland habitat is ready, this migration will progress northward toward Alaska and eastward into the Rocky Mountains. |
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Ask the Expert: Opens Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||
What do you wonder about hummingbirds? Get your questions ready for Lanny Chambers.
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Tracking Migration: Maps | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Next Update March 11, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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