Ruby Throated Hummingbird Migration Map 2019

A flash of green and red the ruby throated hummingbird is eastern north america s sole breeding hummingbird.

Ruby throated hummingbird migration map 2019.

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. 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. April 15th is a good time to get your feeder ready for their arrival. 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.

Watch for hummingbirds and report your sightings. Citizen scientists across north america are observing seasonal changes and reporting hummingbird sightings. If you wish to report a sighting the entry form is here. In more northern states first arrivals are not until april or may.

The map is updated daily during migration season so bookmark this page to check again. Like a lot of birds out there hummingbirds migrate in the colder months to a warmer climate. Ruby throated hummingbird spring migration. These brilliant tiny precision flying creatures glitter like jewels in the full sun then vanish with a zip toward the next nectar source.

The map has now been viewed over 6 900 000 times during the six years we have monitored the hummingbird migration. Feeders and flower gardens are great ways to attract these birds and some people turn their yards into buzzing clouds of hummingbirds each summer. Sightings posted to the map do not represent. The map below shows the approximate spring migration arrival dates for ruby throated hummingbirds in north america.

Hummingbird migration map for 2020 listing of 2020 hummingbird sightings and migration patterns spring fall. 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. View map download species guide. Hummingbird migration routes vary from species to species.

Has many more ebird contributors certain parts of mexico and central america including. Join us as we track hummingbirds as they travel to their wintering grounds. Shown below is our final map of hummingbird sightings in 2019 across the u s. Track migration and read the news.

First arrivals in the spring usually males are back in texas and louisiana in late february to mid march. And canada as reported by our website viewers. In 2019 we received over 10 000 first sighting reports.