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Most of the Rufous Hummingbirds have now begun their migration south, back to Mexico. In May, the hummingbird research group was able to capture and band 50 in one day at our property. Yesterday, they only managed to capture and band 4. Although we are located on Vancouver Island, I believe once the Rufous reach the mainland, they move eastward to higher elevations. This allows them to access the mountain wildflowers on the western side of the Rockies as they move south.

On their migration north from Mexico to here, they followed the coast up to here, due to the warmer conditions and the early bloom of Spring flowers.







Jul 09, 2012 at 10:08 AM
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Very Interesting Tony!

Would you happen to have a link to this Rufous hummingbird research? I have always wondered about the migration. Wonderful & amazing wee creatures they are!

Lucky

btw .. A month ago my yard was buzzing with Rufous... still busy now with an abundance of Anna's. (More than I can ever recall seeing)




Jul 09, 2012 at 10:20 AM
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Fantastic shot Tony !!

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Jul 09, 2012 at 10:22 AM
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Excellent capture, Tony.
Chris



Jul 09, 2012 at 02:32 PM
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LuckyStrike wrote:
Very Interesting Tony!

Would you happen to have a link to this Rufous hummingbird research? I have always wondered about the migration. Wonderful & amazing wee creatures they are!

Lucky

btw .. A month ago my yard was buzzing with Rufous... still busy now with an abundance of Anna's. (More than I can ever recall seeing)



Lucky, the group that comes to band the Rufous is headed by:

Alison Moran, Ph.D.
Coordinator of the Hummingbird Project of BC
Rocky Point Bird Observatory
Victoria, BC, Canada

As for migration, just Google "rufous migration" and you will come up with links such as:

http://www.pugetsoundbackyardbirds.com/rufousmigration.html

Tony




Jul 09, 2012 at 06:25 PM
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I've enjoyed all your hummingbird photos Tony and the story is very interesting.

Morris



Jul 09, 2012 at 06:39 PM
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Hope they spend a few days here on their way south Tony
One thing for sure I know they will all be well bathed and refreshed for their journey thanks to a kind soul up north

Tom



Jul 09, 2012 at 07:10 PM
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Another winner Tony ~ Ron


Jul 09, 2012 at 09:10 PM
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Beautiful shot Tony, and interesting information.


Jul 09, 2012 at 09:42 PM
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Wow,
Amazing image Tony!

JayT



Jul 10, 2012 at 12:23 AM
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Stunning shot Tony!!

Phoo



Jul 10, 2012 at 12:28 AM
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great shot Tony .. interesting link also


Jul 10, 2012 at 02:59 AM
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birdied wrote:
Fantastic shot Tony !!

Birdie


Thanks, Birdie.

Tony



Jul 29, 2012 at 10:15 PM
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CDaescher wrote:
Excellent capture, Tony.
Chris


Thanks, Chris.

Tony



Jul 29, 2012 at 10:16 PM
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morris wrote:
I've enjoyed all your hummingbird photos Tony and the story is very interesting.

Morris


Thanks, Morris.

Tony



Jul 29, 2012 at 10:16 PM
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Thomas Sanders wrote:
Hope they spend a few days here on their way south Tony
One thing for sure I know they will all be well bathed and refreshed for their journey thanks to a kind soul up north

Tom



Tony



Jul 29, 2012 at 10:17 PM
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surfnron wrote:
Another winner Tony ~ Ron


Thanks, Ron.

Tony



Jul 29, 2012 at 10:17 PM
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KCollett wrote:
Beautiful shot Tony, and interesting information.


Thanks, Ken.

Tony



Jul 29, 2012 at 10:18 PM
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Sirfishalot wrote:
Wow,
Amazing image Tony!

JayT


Thanks, Jay. Where have you been hiding

Tony



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mallardg500 wrote:
Stunning shot Tony!!

Phoo


Thanks, Phoo.

Tony



Jul 29, 2012 at 10:19 PM
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