Have the ruby-throated hummingbirds reached your area yet? Check out the Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds Spring 2010 Migration Map to see!
After their long journey from southern Mexico or western Panama the hummers have made their way up through the mid and eastern parts of the United States and into Canada. They have been spotted on the eastern side of Quebec, near Toronto and Ottawa and some have continued as far north as New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Did you know that most hummingbirds will migrate to the same spot every spring?
I have to tell you that the first ruby-throated hummer of the season I saw was on April 30th, precisely the same day that I saw him last year. Maybe, I was looking harder that day, too!
Here are two more interesting facts about hummingbirds:
1. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are 3 – 3 3/4 inches long with a wingspan of 4 – 4 3/4 inches.
2. Hummingbirds are very intelligent. From one year to the next they can remember places and individual people (How do they know that?).
I hope you have your hummingbird feeder cleaned, filled and out for the hummers. After their long spring journey back to their favorite spot they will certainly need the nourishment.
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