Lanny Chambers' "First" Hummingbird Records Of all the hummingbird sightings each spring, perhaps the most deserving of mention is that of Lanny Chambers! Lanny collects almost 1,000 reports of first hummingbirds from across the continent and shares them with Journey North. He lives in Fenton, Missouri (38.5009N, -90.4611 W). Thanks, Lanny! Here are Lanny's historic records since 1994: 2002: 4/17 2001: 4/19 2000: 4/16 1999: 4/19 1998: 4/16 1997: 4/19 1996: 4/20 1995: 4/20 1994: 4/22 Try This! What is the average date on which Lanny's first Rubythroated Hummingbird returns? This Season Teachers Kids Orientation Registration Search Copyright 1997-2010 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.