Ruby Throated Hummingbird Migration Map 2018

This map was compiled during the spring of 2018 from reports emailed by volunteer observers all over north america.

Ruby throated hummingbird migration map 2018. The map below shows the approximate spring migration arrival dates for ruby throated hummingbirds in north america. 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. In more northern states first arrivals are not until april or may. Feeders and flower gardens are great ways to attract these birds and some people turn their yards into buzzing clouds of hummingbirds each summer.

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. The map has now been viewed 6 900 000 times. Has many more ebird contributors certain parts of mexico and central america including.

The web s premier place to learn about hummingbirds. 2018 was yet another exciting hummingbird season. Track migration and read the news. Shown below is our final sightings map of 2018.

These brilliant tiny precision flying creatures glitter like jewels in the full sun then vanish with a zip toward the next nectar source. Previous years maps are available for study and comparison. Ruby throated hummingbird spring migration. This discussion of ruby throated migration may answer your questions.

Citizen scientists across north america are observing seasonal changes and reporting hummingbird sightings. August to november 2020. 2018 hummingbird migration map. Our final 2018 spring migration map.

Hummingbird migration routes vary from species to species. 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. Watch for hummingbirds and report your sightings.

First arrivals in the spring usually males are back in texas and louisiana in late february to mid march. View map download species guide. I encourage you to follow the migration and report your sightings at the journey north website. The pursuit for warmer weather creates a long and sometimes daunting journey to return to their breeding grounds each year.