Leading Edge 36°N
Ruby-throats made progress north this week with the leading edge of the migration now at 36°N. With storms and rain in the central US, birds will be holed up and looking for flowers and feeders. Be ready for them.

"Watching your site, saw they were getting close. Put the feeders out yesterday and a male showed up this morning. He hung around for a couple hours hope'n he sticks around!"
Three Way, Tennessee on March 29th.

"Two Ruby Throated Hummers at my feeders at 4:00PM. First sighting in 2016 was March 31, and in 2015 was April 2."
Tunnel Hill, Georgia on March 28th.

"Hummer came in afternoon. Was so glad to see it! I have viburnum, red quince, red honeysuckle, and red azaleas blooming."
Hattieville, Arkansas on March 28th.

Rufous
Rufous have made it north to 50°N! Strong southern winds along the Pacific Coast could send Rufous hummingbirds further north this week. Watch for the first sightings in Alaska.

"They are coming in now big time."
Carnation, Washington on March 28th.

Western Species
Reports of many new Black-chinned and Broad-tailed arrivals this week.

"Finally saw it today! A beautiful Broad-tailed male! One week earlier than last year."
Littleton, Colorado on March 28th.

Migration and NEXRAD

Male and Female Rufous

Male Broad-tailed