I was wondering the same thing, until I realized all the myrtle trees(S
Oregon coast) are blooming as are the earliest rhodies. I've noticed that
later int he season, these are the trees and shrubs the hummers seem to use
as watching places for the feeders and other flowers
On Sun, Feb 28, 2016 at 12:18 PM, Ben Weinstein <benweinstein2010@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi all,
I've seen an increasing number of reports of newly arrived hummingbirds,
with new observations of Anna's, Rufous and possibly Calliope around the
state last week.
I'm a research biologist studying hummingbird visited flowers, and i'd
like to hear from oregon birders about what we think these birds are
feeding on so early in the season.
If you do see hummingbirds visiting flowers, either wild or cultivated,
please do report. This is in preparation for a formal study in the future.
Anecdotal reports of flower usage in February and March will help me get a
sense of what resources are most vital for individuals returning from full
or partial migration.
Thanks,
Ben Weinstein
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Ben Weinstein
PhD Candidate
Ecology and Evolution
Stony Brook University
http://benweinstein.weebly.com/
