Hummingbird migration has started!

[NCLady]

Just checked in with www.humingbirds.net to see their migration map. We have first sightings in February in Lousianna and Florida. Won't be long now before they head north. Better get your feeders ready.

[NCLady]

OOps, sorry - missed an additional "m" in hummingbirds.

[LuBird]

I AM SOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to go look at the map for myself:gh:

[BirdWatcher]

Oh, great! February sure zipped by quickly. Here it is March 1st, already, and Spring is only 3 weeks away!

BirdWatcher

[Imogene]

Hi NC Lady
Thanks for the information about the hummingbirds. My one little guy usually arrives here the 1st of May. (southern New Jersey) I can hardly wait to see if he comes back and I hope he brings some friends with him. (Ruby-throated) Imogene

[Cindy M]

it sure felt nice to move the calendar from Feb. to March this morning- our first hummer arrived on May 7th last year, a bit later than usual but our spring was a cold one. I enjoy Lanny's website because it adds to the excitement of 'they're almost here'.. and any day the hummers arrive is a great day.
:bounce:

[wandalf]

Thanks for the reminder, I just boiled the sugar water and ready to fill the feeders. Want to be sure to grab the eye of the early migrants.

[Toucha kent]

I've started putting my feeders out.:t:

[KCFoggin]

I've kept a couple of feeders up thru the winter cause we have some stragglers that remained in the area all winter but I haven't seen any at my feeders. It's always a great feeling the anticipation of their arrival.

[Beverlybaynes]

Guess this means I need to go dig the feeder out of the snow drift -- where it landed after being knocked off the eaves when I was knocking overhanging snow off the roof!

Seems impossible that they're here already!

But I'll have to wait until mid-late April to see 'em!

[Vogelman]

Yes, spring is in the air, at least in the Southern US! I have been putting out fresh sugar water, but so far no takers in South Texas. I expect to be surprised any time.

Vogelman

[steve_nova]

Sigh!...I envy you all. I wish we had hummers over here. Keep posting pics of them when they get up to you.

[Toucha kent]

Thanks for the info on the humming bird migration. As soon As I
see something I will let you know . Like I said I have my feeders
out and waiting.

[NCLady]

My first Ruby-throated male arrived on March 27th. I've seen him every day since. Must be a new one as he's very shy.

[bobky]

My first Ruby-throated male arrived on March 27th. I've seen him every day since. Must be a new one as he's very shy.

Hi NCLady,

Congratulations! Do you have an pictures you could post? Still waiting for my first Ruby-throated... Cheers,bob

[marianna]

I just checked the hummingbird migration site, and it appears that there is a hummer really close to where I live in Indiana!

Just had come in from hanging two feeders when I checked the site. Sure glad I got them out today. Will keep watching for the first ruby throat at my house!

[amasara]

Looks like they're bypassing Ohio! Our pear trees are just starting to bloom - so maybe they're waiting for food source.

[humminggirl]

I was anxious to see that the "hummers" are migrating! I was wondering where I could see that migration map! Any links?

Also I just put out my first feeder ever. I can't wait to see them!

Jen

[NCLady]

Humminggirl: A link to the map: www.hummingbirds.net and click on the migration map.

[NCLady]

Bobky: I'll post the latest picture I have of a male ruby-throated hummingbird on the gallery. It's taken with my new camera, and I'm not too familiar with it yet, so the pictures are not that good.

[bobky]

Bobky: I'll post the latest picture I have of a male ruby-throated hummingbird on the gallery. It's taken with my new camera, and I'm not too familiar with it yet, so the pictures are not that good.

Hi NCL,

looking forward to seeing them!!
Cheers,bob

http://www.hummingbirds.net/images/map-rubythroat-us.gif

[amasara]

New format? Been trying to remember to post this anecdote re: h.birds all week - Last Sunday while watching Hour of Power on TV the preacher suddenly stopped mid-sentence and exclaimed "There's a h.bird that just found heaven" The camera zoomed in on him dizzily going from foxglove,to lily, to daffodil ETC!!!! The Easter flowers were abundant and being well utilized!