FWIW, I expect to start seeing male Rufous Hummingbirds at Warm
River the first few days of July so they seem right on time to me.
Cliff
On 7/2/23 03:28PM, lcarrigan_55 wrote:
So, I logged into my eBird acct & checked current reports on
US map for Rufous Hummingbird sightings. Appears to me, that there
is a higher than avg number of Rufous sightings throughout my
area, as well as the region, for this time of year. Just
supposition on my part, but think drier conditions & wildfires
in BC & Alberta are causing an early southward push of some
Rufous groups. At least, compared to what I’m used to witnessing
at my location for past 35 years. The only time have seen Rufous
this early was our first year here, 1988, summer of Yellowstone
fires.
So, I logged into my eBird acct & checked current reports on US map for Rufous Hummingbird sightings. Appears to me, that there is a higher than avg number of Rufous sightings throughout my area, as well as the region, for this time of year. Just supposition on my part, but think drier conditions & wildfires in BC & Alberta are causing an early southward push of some Rufous groups. At least, compared to what I’m used to witnessing at my location for past 35 years. The only time have seen Rufous this early was our first year here, 1988, summer of Yellowstone fires.
Hi Bill! Yes, have been watching for Rufous posts from you, as know their fall migration shows about a month earlier at your place than mine. Thinking fall Rufous Hummingbird migration has, indeed, started. Just had a juvenile Rufous appear at the feeder about 15 min ago. Wonder if the extreme dry conditions & wildfires in BC & Alberta are pushing them southward a bit earlier?
