Hummingbirds
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Hummers
from border to border — and beyond!
Peek inside some nests
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North News: Spring 2008
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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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May
1, 2008
100 new reports this past week despite some frigid temperatures.
How did tiny hummers 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
hummers 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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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 hummers 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 hummers 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 hummers 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 hummers make
it to the Gulf coast? Explore their risky — and amazing
— journey in this week's slideshow. You'll also discover
why those rufous hummers 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 hummers 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
hummers 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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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. >>
Photo:
Damon Calderwood |
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