Ruby Throated Hummingbird Migration Map 2019

In 2019 we received over 10 000 first sighting reports.

Ruby throated hummingbird migration map 2019.

Check out this link ruby throated hummingbird migration map to watch the progress of the ruby throated hummingbird as they make their move north to find the perfect nesting grounds. Shown below is our final map of hummingbird sightings in 2019 across the u s. Join us as we track hummingbirds as they travel to their wintering grounds. The map has now been viewed over 6 900 000 times during the six years we have monitored the hummingbird migration.

The map is updated daily during migration season so bookmark this page to check again. Ruby throated hummingbird 2020 migration map. The most famous migration is the ruby throated because this remarkable bird travels from central america and mexico crosses the gulf of mexico none stop and continues as far north as eastern canada. First arrivals in the spring usually males are back in texas and louisiana in late february to mid march.

Track migration and read the news. Ruby throated hummingbird migration route ruby throated hummingbirds breed in north america during the summer months but prefer to spend their winters in much warmer climates. August to november 2020. Hummingbird migration routes vary from species to species.

In more northern states first arrivals are not until april or may. The map below shows the approximate spring migration arrival dates for ruby throated hummingbirds in north america. Like a lot of birds out there hummingbirds migrate in the colder months to a warmer climate. Hummingbird migration map for 2020 listing of 2020 hummingbird sightings and migration patterns spring fall.

Has many more ebird contributors certain parts of mexico and central america including. Ruby throated hummingbird spring migration. A flash of green and red the ruby throated hummingbird is eastern north america s sole breeding hummingbird. These brilliant tiny precision flying creatures glitter like jewels in the full sun then vanish with a zip toward the next nectar source.

In this map from ebird each of the purple squares represents sightings of one or more ruby throated hummingbirds reported during the peak of fall migration august september over the last 10 years the darker the purple the more reports of ruby throated hummingbirds from those blocks. If you wish to report a sighting the entry form is here. Watch for hummingbirds and report your sightings. The pursuit for warmer weather creates a long and sometimes daunting journey to return to their breeding grounds each year.

Sightings posted to the map do not represent. View map download species guide. April 15th is a good time to get your feeder ready for their arrival.