Hummingbird News: March 25, 2015
By Mary Hosier
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Rufous Hummingbirds have reached Alaska at latitude 58°N while Ruby-throats hover at 35°N.

Rufous Hummingbird
Russ Robertson

Highlights: Rufous Reach Alaska
Warm spring weather in the Pacific Northwest has Rufous Hummingbirds on the move. First sightings of these long-distance migrants were reported along the Alaskan Panhandle, in Juneau.

"First sighting of two male rufous hummingbirds. Generally see them in the area no earlier than April 1st, so this is quite early."
Juneau, Alaska 03/22/15

Ruby-throats Reach 35N
With conditions similar to last week, weather kept the Ruby-throat migration from making much progress this week. Favorable southern winds are forecast to bring more hummingbirds across the Gulf of Mexico this week. However, a band of precipitation should halt movement north of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia. Keep an eye on the southeastern U.S. where Rubies have been sighted along the borders of Tennessee and North Carolina.

"Saw my first male hummer. This is the latest in several years." Coaling, Alabama 03/23/15

"Arrived during a downpour!" Killeen, Texas 03/20/15

Black-chinned Hummingbirds
This week brought more sightings of Black-chins in south-central Texas and west into New Mexico.

"Good-bye winter and hello spring. First sighting. A male Black-chinned, and boy was he hungry." San Angelo, Texas   03/23/15


Yellow-bellied sapsucker
First Female
John Doerper

 
Hummingbird
Still Here
Ron Kittenger
 
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Black-chinned
Barbara Hamel
Explore: Rufous Hummingbird Spring Migration
The Rufous Hummingbird makes one of the longest migratory journeys of any hummingbird in the world. How will this spring's temperatures affect the timing and patterns of hummingbird migration?

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Tracking Migration: Maps
Hummingbird Migration: What to Report

Hummingbird Migration Map: Ruby-throated Hummingbird Hummingbird Migration Map: Rufous Hummingbird
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Rufous
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Other Species
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Other Observations
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Nectaring
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Next Update April 1, 2015