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Journey North News will be posted on Tuesdays: Feb. 11, 25, Mar. 4*, 11, 18*,25, Apr.1*, 8, 15*,22, 29*,May 6, 13* (* Migration Data Only) Journey North News Hummingbird Migration Update: February 11, 2003 Ruby-throats are still on their wintering grounds, and usually arrive in Gulf Coast states around the third week of February. But in a warm winter, Rufous hummers are on the move, with a February 8 report from all the way up in Port Renfrew, British Columbia. Rufous expert Mike Patterson says, "It will be a challenge to sort the migrants that have come a long way from the migrants that came from down the street!" When a Rufous Hummingbird appeared in her northern Tennessee yard in October, Gerry Stewart was thrilled at the rare sight. The bird stayed, and we share The Rufie Chronicles. Learn how Rufous and Ruby-throats differ as we track their arrival this spring. Hummingbird Migration Update: February 25, 2003 It?s still too soon for Ruby-throats to show up, but Rufous hummers continue their movement north. They?re moving inland now too. Many observers say their sightings are 5-10 days earlier than in previous years. What might account for that? As he looks at his data, Mike Patterson gives us some other points to ponder. See the final installment of The Rufie Chronicles! You?ll find out three special things about Gerry Stewart's yard that helped Rufie choose to spend the winter there, and lots more about this feisty little hummer. Hummingbird Migration Update: March 4, 2003 Just a quick update today to give you the latest data for your migration map. Watch for a full update next week--and keep watching and listening for hummingbirds! Hummingbird Migration Update: March 11, 2003 Heads up! Rubythroats are advancing steadily since first seen in Florida Feb. 25. Rufous hummers are now regularly seen as far north as Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and sightings from the foothills of the Cascades are this week?s news. Rufous females, like the males, are arriving early. How early, and why? YOU be the scientist! Use Mike Patterson?s data to calculate answers to today?s math questions. Find out about nectar trails and the winged pollinators that follow them during migration. How do banders catch hummingbirds? Meet bander Nancy Newfield in an amazing photo journal that shows her work. Hummingbird Migration Update: March 18, 2003 Just a quick update today to give you the latest data for your migration map. Watch for a full update next week--and keep watching and listening for hummingbirds! Hummingbird Migration Update: March 25, 2003 The first Rufous hummingbirds arrived in Alaska on March 21 at Ketchikan! This continues the pattern of this year's unusually early Rufous Hummingbird migration. Not only are female Rufous Hummingbirds back, but they're starting on nesting. This week?s Ruby-throat migration map gives a perfect example of steady migration. Which bird is a great partner for hungry hummingbirds? How many breeding male Rufous hummers does it take to balance one breeding male robin? Hummingbird Migration Update: April 1, 2003 Just a quick update today to give you the latest data for your migration map. Watch for a full update next week--and keep watching and listening for hummingbirds! Hummingbird Migration Update: April 8, 2003 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are on the move! Despite cold temperatures, they've reached some places in Missouri, but not Lanny Chambers' feeder. Rainy, cold weather has stalled Rufous Hummingbird migration, and hummingbird feeders in Rufous ranges are busier than usual. What's in a hummingbird's food chain? Right now there are hummingbirds north in Alaska, but none in central Oregon. Could altitude have anything to do with it? Hummingbird Migration Update: April 15, 2003 Just a quick update today to give you the latest data for your migration map. Watch for a full update next week--and keep watching and listening for hummingbirds! Hummingbird Migration Update: April 22, 2003 Cold weather, snow, and even ice storms in many places slowed down Ruby-throated Hummingbird progress this week, but they're still on the move, and more Rufous hummingbirds are arriving in Alaska. Two female Rufous Hummingbirds captured by Mike Patterson on April 19 had brood patches developing. What are brood patches? You might be surprised! Hummingbird Migration Update: April 29, 2003 Just a quick update today to give you the latest data for your migration map. Watch for a full update next week--and keep watching and listening for hummingbirds! Hummingbird Migration Update: May 6, 2003 Rufous Hummingbirds have reached all the way to Alaska's Seward Pennisula, about as far west as they get! The past week has brought hundreds of Ruby-throated hummingbird sightings. We love it; every single report represents an exciting first view of a lovely little migrant. Now that Ruby-throats are back on territory, what should you watch for? Learn about displays and see baby hummingbirds go from egg to fledgling in our awesome photo gallery. FINAL Hummingbird Migration Update: May 13, 2003 Rufous hummingbird reports continue to come in from eastern Washington and Idaho while numbers remain scarce east of the Cascades in Oregon. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are rushing toward the northern reaches of their range. This final data-only report will give you the latest data for your migration map.                             Copyright 2003 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form