On February 5, we'll begin to track the incredible migratory
journeys of ruby-throated and rufous hummingbirds! Here
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Background information for tracking this hummingbird
migration.
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Migration
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Weekly updates on Thursdays during
hummingbird migration season.
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Rufous
Hummingbirds
Spring 2008: Map
/ Animation
Fall 2008: Map
/ Sightings |
Soon,
rufous and ruby-throated hummingbirds will make an epic and
risky trip north from balmy winter grounds. When might you spot
one in your home town? Join us as we follow their amazing
journey north!
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Photo:
Sharon Forney |
Ruby-throated
Hummingbirds
Spring 2008: Map
/ Animation
Fall 2008: Map
/ Sightings |
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Journey
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Feb. 7, 21, Mar. 6*, 13, 20*,
27, Apr. 3*, 10, 17*, 24, May 1*, 8*, 15*, 22*, 29*,
June
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Hummingbird
Migration Update:
June 5 , 2008
The migration is nearing its end! Observers are still excited
about the beauties and antics they spot. But some have wondered
where the hummingbirds have gone this past month. Are they truly
missing or is something else at work? Explore this and
review the entire migration on our animated maps in this FINAL
hummingbird update. Photo:
Bud Hensley |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update:
May 29, 2008
As the season wraps up, the maps slow down. (There is a
report from a new province this week. Can you find it?) Most observers
have seen their "firsts." Now they can explore how hummers
behave and interact with one another, their food sources, and
different weather conditions. We hope you'll do the same! Enjoy
this week's short update, then come back next week for the FINAL
hummingbird report. Photo:
Aimee Johnson |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update:
May 22, 2008
54 states and provinces now host our hummingbird species! Reports
of "first" sightings are way down, but hummers are busy
following their instincts. When you're on summer vacation,
they'll be fledging, furiously feeding, and otherwise preparing
for another long and risky journey. Find out how they do it and
watch some antics in today's update! Photo:
Michele Polimine |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update:
May 15, 2008
Rubythroated hummingbirds made a big sweep north into Minnesota
and landed in four new Canadian provinces this week. Some even
took a turn and started heading west! Will they bump into rufous
hummingbirds before long? Stay tuned. In the meantime, enjoy a new
animation this week and ponder why so many observers are ridiculously
happy when the first hummingbirds return! Photo:
Russ Thompson |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: May
8, 2008
Changing weather, spring blooms, and hatching insects were behind
a record number of rubythroat reports (250) this past week. Keep
your eyes and ears peeled for action in your neighborhood.
Meanwhile, enjoy a birds-eye view of mama hummingbirds and fuzzy nestlings
in this week's photos and slideshow. And find out just what the
hovering hummingbirds in this photo were up to! Photo:
Sam Alfano |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update:
May 1, 2008
100 new reports this past week despite some frigid temperatures.
How did tiny hummingbirds stay warm enough to survive? We explore a
cool adaptation. Also, when observers talk about "our"
hummingbird returning, are they just dreaming — or can migrating
hummingbirds really find their way home? Stay tuned. Then join us next
week to watch nestlings come to life! Photo:
Dorothy Edgington |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update:
April 24 , 2008
The rubythroat migration made a great leap forward this week.
Travelers on the leading edge rode clear skies right into Canada
and four new states. And one very special hummer returned.
You'll find out which one this week. Also, watch our slideshow
to discover how female hummingbirds create cradles that are stronger
than steel, yet cushy as cotton! Photo:
Richard Mittleman |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: April
17 , 2008
Last week's cold and storms slowed the leaders of the pack, but
we still have 80 new reports of first rubythroat arrivals. Meanwhile,
rufous hummingbirds seem to be sneaking inland. In both species, females
that have already mated are onto other things. But how does
one build a perfect nest? This week, you be the judge! Photo:
Ed Robertson |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update:
April 10, 2008
Another rufous reaches Alaska, and rubythroats seem to be surging
ahead. Or are they falling out of the sky? Weather brought on
both events this past week. Also, many males in the hummer world
are on a manic mission: Set up territories, defend them from
would-be thieves, and impress a mate. Watch their antics in
this week's slideshow! Photo:
Russ Thompson |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: April
3, 2008
Rubythroats are now in 20 new states! Is yours one of them?
This week, see where they're headed, explore what's driving
them onward, and discover why they're the acrobats of the bird
word. Also find out how you can provide an irresistible feast
for new arrivals. Then come back next week for a longer report
and more hummer secrets revealed! Photo:
Martin Dollenkamp |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update:
March 27, 2008
Rubythroats just cruised into 5 new states! Is yours one of
them? Rufous hummingbirds seem to be stalled . . . or are they? This
week, see the migrations come to life on our animated maps.
Also, watch our slideshow to discover how birds with brains
no bigger than M&Ms fuel their long migrations and acrobatics!
Photo: Bob Moule |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: March
20, 2008
"It sounded like 'zzzzipppp.' It had a little orangish-reddish
and it looked like it lit up," reports a sharp young observer.
More than 100 new dots on our live maps paint a picture of hummingbirds
on the move! Are they on time? We'll explore that question in
this week's short report and look at what "spring"
really means to a hummer! Photo:
Alandra Palisser
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: March
13, 2008
Wow. Oodles of ruby-throated hummingbirds are here, and boy
are they hungry! It's already been a long journey . . . but
it's only just begun for us. How did the hardy hummingbirds make
it to the Gulf coast? Explore their risky — and amazing
— journey in this week's slideshow. You'll also discover
why those rufous hummingbirds are so far ahead of the rubythroats
on their journey north! Photo:
Henry Domke
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: March
6, 2008
The migration season is underway! Hummingbird spotters in 5
Gulf Coast states reported the first rubythroat arrivals. Check
out the map and try to figure out how they got there! Meanwhile,
rufous hummingbirds are making a beeline up the West Coast. Are you
ready for these tiny migrants to head your way? Explore that
and more in this week's short update. Photo:
Alandra
Palisser
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: February
21, 2008
What are all those dots on our hummingbird maps? Have the migrations
really started, or is something else at work? Maybe some of
these nectar-sipping, insect-eating creatures found what they
need to get through the winter north of the border. This week,
slideshows, stories, and maps will help you discover how some
hummingbirds get by! Photo:
Sharon Forney |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: February
7, 2008
If you put ten hummingbirds in an envelope, you could mail it
with just one stamp! Yet these tiny flyers are preparing
to leave the comfort of cozy winter grounds to make a long and
remarkable journey north. Who are the creatures we'll be tracking?
Why do they risk the trip? And when will they get to your
hometown? Join us this week to explore these questions. |
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us in February!
Beginning February 7th, weekly SPRING MIGRATION UPDATES
will be posted here every Thursday, from February to June.
Get
ready to track the migration! Hummingbirds will move north to
nest and travel across the continent. Find out how to report
your sightings and track the migration on real-time maps. >>
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Damon Calderwood |
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