Ruby-throats zipped north to 41°N this week, and Rufous hummingbirds have begun to migrate into eastern Washington. North Americans are buzzing with excitement.

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"A male Ruby-throat arrived at 2pm today at my hummingbird feeder site. Had a five-minute feeding bout." Bradford, Connecticut 04/06/15

Rufous Arriving in North and Headed East
The first signs of the Rufous' eastward migration began with a sighting this week in Spokane, Washington. Along the northern Alaskan Panhandle multiple sightings have been reported.

"Normal month for hummers to arrive. I put up the feeder and he arrived within a couple hours. Herring and hummingbirds show up at the same time each year." Haines, Alaska 04/04/15

Flower-powered Migrants
Hummingbirds are not the only animals who are migrating into North America right now, eating nectar as they travel.

"I had a very special first this year. It is the first year that I saw my first hummingbird and my first Monarch butterfly on the same day."  Justin, Texas 04/04/15

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