Track the Spring 2014 Hummingbird Migration

[Cirsium]

From Learner.org

Welcome to the 2014 Season
Help track hummingbird migration as the tiny migrants travel north from their wintering grounds.

Spring Migration
As spring advances, sunlight increases and a host of natural events are set in motion. Temperatures rise, ice melts, soil warms, plants grow, flowers bloom, and hummingbirds return.

Hummingbird Migration: Citizen Scientists Track Hummingbird Migration with Journey North


Journey North Hummingbird News - Spring 2014
(Wednesdays: Feb. 5 - June 11, 2014)
Hummingbird Migration: Citizen Scientists Track Hummingbird Migration with Journey North

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Migration Map, Spring 2014

Rufous Hummingbird Migration Map, Spring 2014



From Hummingbirds.net

Hummingbird Migration Maps

[Cirsium]

Hummingbird News: March 26, 2014
Journey North
Learner.org

Over 100 first rubythroat and rufous sightings came in this week — including one from a research vessel in the Gulf of Mexico!

They're Back
Rubythroats have moved up into Tennessee, North Carolina, and Missouri this week. "Woo-hoo, finally first of the season," exclaimed a Louisiana spotter this week.

Hummingbird Spring 2014 Migration News
.

[Cirsium]

Hummingbird News: April 9, 2014
Journey North
Learner.org

News: Approaching 40° North

Ruby-throat migration continued to advance this week, and has nearly reached 40°N latitude. Observers are now reporting from Missouri, Tennessee, and coastal areas of Maryland and New Jersey.

How are temperature and ruby-throat migration related? Explore the maps and look for patterns.

Hummingbird Spring 2014 Migration News

[chfd28]

I think the week of easter will see some ruby throated hummingbirds in ct

[Cirsium]

Hummingbird News: April 16, 2014
Journey North
Learner.org

Hummingbirds are on the move. Rufous are moving into the Rocky Mountains while ruby-throats are headed up the Atlantic Coast.

Rufous Moving Into the Rockies
The migration moves up the Pacific Coast first, where temperatures are warmer in the springtime. Next the hummingbirds move eastward and into the Rocky Mountain region. Right now, the northernmost hummingbird has reached Alaska and the westernmost has arrived in Idaho.
Ruby-throats Moving Up Atlantic Coast
Strong south winds and warm temperatures brought ruby-throated hummingbirds to Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and up the Connecticut River valley to Vermont this week.
...

Hummingbird Spring 2014 Migration News
.

[linrose]

The hummingbirds have been here for a few days, saw the first female yesterday.

[turttle]

I have a male hanging out here for three days now.

[Cirsium]

Hummingbird News: April 23, 2014
Journey North
Learner.org

As more females arrive on the breeding grounds, males that have established territories begin courtship.

Ruby-throats Arriving in Midwest and Maine
While the leading edge of the migration falls along 40°N, mild temperatures and southerly breezes this week brought sighting reports of male and female ruby-throats as far north as Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Hummingbird Spring 2014 Migration News
.