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Hummingbirds

Migration News: April 15, 2016
By Mary Hosier

Males rule! Through their turf war antics they show where the invisible fence lies that separates their territories.

Male Rufous
Male Ruby-throat feeding on 'Hot Lips' Salvia, sent in by Jeanne Harford in San Antonio, Texas.

News: Headed North

There is a fascinating pattern line of sightings across the migration map this week. Perhaps the hummers were held in place by last week's weather. Get ready for the build-up to zip northward in the coming days!

"I've had a feeder up for a week, but as usual, when the first columbines burst into bloom yesterday, a male RT showed up today. Now the fun begins!" reported Sara.
04/13/16 Thayer, Missouri

"The first hummer of the year. So happy! 65° and partly cloudy," Norma reported.
04/11/16 Fredricktown, Missouri

Finding Early Blooms
Your early hummingbird arrives, and at first look you wonder what flowers would he find to eat in nature. Take some time to explore your area for the early bloomers.

Please let us know what wildflowers are blooming for the hummingbirds arriving now. Report to the nectaring map.

Other Western Species
Rufous continued to move eastward into Montana and Idaho last week. Broad-tailed hummers arrived in Colorado, and more Caliopes were spotted along the western US/Canadian border.

Males Rule

Showing Off

Early Bloomers

Explore: What's the Story?

After a long journey from his wintering grounds, the male Ruby-throat is finally reaching his northern breeding territory. Now the action begins! If he could write, what stories would the hummer tell?

Journal Page
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Report Your Sightings


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Other Species map \| animation \| sightings	Other Observations map \| list	Nectaring map \| list

Next Update April 22, 2016