Date: 09/13/2013

Number: 3

This is the slowest migration we have had in six years. Usually by this time I have 10-15 feeders out in a small subdivision yard. This year I only have 2 4-ounce feeders out and only once or twice have seen up to five birds. Today, I have two constant females and they have only chased intruders a few times. Maybe the warm weather is affecting the rate of migration or maybe nectar sources are so plentiful that resources are not stressed. I do know that we have not had any strong cold fronts and in the past the cold front have moved current birds out as new ones come in on the fronts.

Cypress, TX

Latitude: 30 Longitude: -95.7

Observed by: Nancy
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