Reaching Land
After doubling its weight, from about 3.25 grams to over 6 grams, a hummer may weigh only 2.5 grams when it reaches land. Finding abundant food and water sources is essential in the coastal habitats along the Gulf. The energy-draining flight burned through the fat reserves and each hummer must replenish immediately in order to survive and continue its journey north.
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