Here they come! This week female Ruby-throat sightings have been reported from Texas, Mississippi, and Georgia. Birds continue to move up the Atlantic Coast. Stronger winds out of the north are due this week.
"One male, one female - both seen April 2nd and 3rd at feeders on my property," Robert reported from Warner Robins, Georgia.
"Watching the eastern bluebirds from my porch when a single Ruby-throat came to where I normally hang my feeder," reported Jim on April 7 from Mills, Massachusetts.
Rufous Moving East
Rufous begin moving east as temperatures warm and blooming plants become available. One observer reported Rufous from the Washington-Idaho border:
"Saw my first customer to the juice bar this morning, so excited! They arrived two weeks earlier than last year," Jenifer reported from Otis Orchards-East Farms April 4th.
Other Western Species
Calliopes, Buff-bellied, Black-chinned...the list goes on for first species sightings this week. Watch the maps to estimate when you'll see your first hummingbird.
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