In terms of timing is this year’s mass arrival of Rufous Hummingbirds a little
behind schedule? I wonder if perhaps the current ‘super bloom’ going on in the
southwest is causing some birds to linger and take advantage of this atypical
food supply. This combined this with our anomalous late winter cold and snow
cover could be compressing the northbound flight. I don’t recall ever seeing or
hearing about the sorts of Rufous numbers that Tim describes.
Dave Irons
Beaverton, OR
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On Mar 18, 2019, at 9:35 AM, DJ Lauten and KACastelein<��I��ʋ���-���W�y�b��(�N
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I will also note that Selasphorus hummers, and Anna's too, are very abundant
in our yard this year and very busy, plus I am hearing many at Bandon Dunes
Golf resort. Good year for them.
North of Bandon Coos Cty
Cheers
Dave Lauten
On 3/18/2019 8:11 AM, Tim Rodenkirk wrote:
Currently walking around Millicoma Marsh, Coos Bay. The willows are in full
flower and the Rufous Hummers are EVERYWHERE- truly amazing. I have seen
HUNDREDS (in a mile+ long walk), in any one spot I stop I see 3-5 buzzing
around. Both males and females. Also some Annas but mostly Rufous.
Displaying males galore.
Also singing Sooty Fox Sparrows in full song and the first C YELLOWTHROATS
calling (at least three). Tree Swallows too- yesterday VGs at the house in
Coos Bay. Heard Audubon Warblers and Purple Finches singing on N Spit Coos
Bay yesterday.
Never seen so many hummers!
Beautiful morning,
Tim R
Coos Bay
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