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Hummingbird Migration as a Citizen Scientist
You're invited to help track hummingbird migration each
fall and spring as the tiny migrants travel to and from their wintering
grounds. Report your winter observations now —
and get ready to track the spring migration! (More...)
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Migration
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Weekly updates on Wednesdays
during hummingbird migration season.
Feb. 3, 2010:Meet our hummers/
Photo of the week/Why do they come back
north?/ 2
slideshows/ Journal questions/Lessons— and more!
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Winter Rufous
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Fall
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Species) |

Winter
Ruby-throated
Hummingbird
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Journey
North News: Spring 2010
Posted
Wednesdays:
Feb. 3, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17,
24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9 |
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Join
us in February!
Beginning February 3rd, weekly spring migration updates will be
posted here every Wednesday, 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.
Photo:
Russ Thompson |
Journey
North News: Fall 2009
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: October 30, 2009
We know at least three ruby-throated hummingbirds have reached
their winter home in Costa Rica! Patricia Nethercote announced
the news from her backyard in Guayabo de Bagaces, and she sent
snapshots to prove it. Meanwhile, our migration maps show hummingbirds
are going, going, and almost gone from Cananda and much of the
United States. If you are still seeing hummingbirds, please let
us know! Photo:
Patricia Nethercote |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: September 22, 2009
While
people in the north were saying their last goodbyes, hummingbird
migration reached a peak last week in the Gulf Coast states.
Swarms of hungry hummingbirds appeared in backyard feeders as
they poured down from the north. Please continue to report your
hummingbird observations regularly. The goal of our map is to
show when and where hummingbirds were present this fall. Photo:
Bill Morris
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North News: Spring 2009
Posted
Thursdays:
Feb. 5, 19, Mar. 5, 12, 19*,
26, Apr. 2*, 9, 16*, 23, 30*, May 7*, 14*, 21*, 28*,
June 4* (* Migration Data Only)
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: May 28, 2009
As the season wraps up, the maps slow down. 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: Ed Robertson |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: May 21, 2009
Fifty two 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! Animation:
Russ Thompson |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: May 14, 2009
Rubythroats landed in two new states and four Canadian provinces
this week. Some even took a turn and started heading west! Will
they bump into rufous hummers before long? Stay tuned. This week,
watch a slideshow about a very special rufous. Also ponder why
so many observers are terrifically happy when the first hummers
return! Photo:
Joan Garvey |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: May 7, 2009
They
are "wired" to race north, and they're doing it in droves!
A big band of rubythroats pushed to the northern states and beyond
last week. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for action in your
neighborhood. Meanwhile, enjoy a birds-eye view of mama hummers
and fuzzy nestlings in this week's photos and slideshow. Photo:
Dorothy Edgington |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: April 30, 2009
Hummingbirds headed north by the hundreds this past week. Was
balmy weather at work? The big news: One special rubythroat returned
to home base. Was he on time? You'll have a chance to look at
the data and be the judge. Also this week, discover some secrets
about how hummers cope with cold nights, and ponder what happens
in a hummingbird nest. Photo:
Alandra Palisser
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: April 23, 2009
The rubythroat migration made a great leap forward this week despite
some "down" days. Travelers on the leading edge rode
clear skies right into Canada and five new states. This week,
discover why some rufous seem to be branching out. Also watch
our slideshow to discover how female hummers create cradles that
are stronger than steel, yet cushy as cotton! Photo:
Ed Robertson |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: April 16, 2009
The earliest rubythroats landed in new northern states, and the
masses are peaking in the south! Meanwhile, rufous hummers seem
to be sneaking inland. This week, explore a cool hummer adaptation
and discover how scientists think a hummingbird could
find just the right feeder each year. Also, dig into some of the
data from this spring's journeys. Photo:
Russ Thompson |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: April 9, 2009
Two rufous hummers reach Alaska, and rubythroats are surging ahead.
Despite harsh weather, they landed in seven new states.
Why, and how can they survive? Let's explore! Also, many of these
males 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 2, 2009
More than 80 new reports last week, despite stormy weather! This
week, see where they're headed, explore what's driving them onward,
and discover why they're the acrobats of the bird world. Also
find out how you can provide an irresistible feast for new arrivals.
Then come back next week for a longer report and more hummingbird
secrets revealed! Photo: Martin
Dollenkamp |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: March 26, 2009
Hungry rubythroats just cruised into 5 new states! Meanwhile,
newcomers keep moving up through the South. Nearly 80 new reports
last week. Will looming wild weather slow the migrations? This
week, discover how close your nearest hummingbird is.
Also, watch our slideshow to discover how birds with brains no
bigger than M&Ms fuel their tough journeys!
Photo: Bud Hensley |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: March 19, 2009
After a fast and furious start to the migration, hummingbirds
seem to have have been lying low this past week. What slowed them
down? How does the pace compare to that in previous years? We'll
explore those questions 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 12, 2009 Wow.
The 77 new dots on our live maps paint a picture of hummingbirds
on the move! Rubythroats have pushed into two new states. Rufous,
meanwhile, are hovering in hordes near Canada. How did they get
so far ahead? Explore that this week, discover why feathers sometimes
shimmer, and see if your schoolyard is ready for these tiny migrants. |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: March 5, 2009
The migration season has begun! Hummingbird spotters in 5 Gulf
Coast states reported the arrival of the first hungry rubythroats.
Check out this week's maps and try to figure out how they got
there. Then dig into today's slideshow. Also see what observers
are saying about the rufous hummingbirds that are making a beeline
up the West Coast. Photo: Maryjane |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: February 19, 2009
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 hummers get
by! Photo: Robert Behrstock |
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Hummingbird
Migration Update: February 5, 2009
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. Photos:
Ed Robertson, Dean Briggins |
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Join
us in February!
Beginning February 5th, 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.
Photo:
Damon Calderwood |
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