I've kept notes for a few years. Here are the late dates for the hummmers
in my yard.
2007 - Oct. 17
2008 - Oct. 5
2009 - Oct. 8 (I was out of town the 9th - 12th)
2010 - Oct. 3 (sipping from the verbena!)
2011 - Oct. 2 (so far)
Nancy Young
Botetourt County
-----Original Message-----
From: Kurt Gaskill [mailto:KurtCapt87@xxxxxxxxxxx] ;
Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 5:10 PM
To: 'Stephen Johnson'; 'VA-Bird'
Subject: Re: [Va-bird] migration happening later?
Steve and all,
I have observed Ruby-throated Hummingbird in the field as late as 1 Oct, and
know of feeder bird reports to 8 Oct. A few years ago there was a feeder
bird much later in October, but I cannot quickly get hands on my notes for
that one. Perhaps other readers who kept notes can chime in on late RTHU's.
Kurt Gaskill
-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Johnson [mailto:stevejohnson2@xxxxxxxxxxx] ;
Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 3:32 PM
To: VA-Bird
Subject: [Va-bird] migration happening later?
I have been struck by the number of autumn events happening later than
"usual" this year. The most recent have been a big push of warbler activity
during the last week or so; and the many reports today of "late"
Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds.
Has anyone else noticed this trend? For example, are the big movements
through the Hawkwatch sights happening on time, or late this year?
- Steve Johnson
Fairfax, VA
