We have 3 migration seasons of Hummingbirds in our areas, they are Spring, Fall and Winter migrations.
Fig 01 - Hummingbird flight close by wall.
If we have observed the Hummingbirds in Baton Rouge, Louisiana between middle of November to early March, then these Hummingbirds are considered as Winter migration of Hummingbirds.
There are several locations which well known for winter migration of this tiny birds. Some of them are:
- Baton Rouge
- Lafayette
- New Orleans
Fig 02 - A Hummingbird on the feeder.
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Fig 03 - A rural area, illustration
We recognize at least 5 (five) species of Hummingbirds as winter "special" visitors in our city, Baton Rouge, LA.
Fig 04 - A corner of the city, LA
The winter Hummingbirds in our areas are:
- Black-chinned Hummingbirds
- Broad-tailed Hummingbirds
- Calliope Hummingbirds.
- Buff-bellied Hummingbirds.
- Rufous Hummingbirds.
Fig 05 - Immature male Rufous.
We love to observe Rufous Hummingbirds since these tiny birds most frequently seen in this season.
Fig 06 - A hummingbird is flying.
What species of Hummingbirds in your areas?
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ReplyDeleteGreat post! I have not seen any yet here in the midwest, but as warm as it has been..it should be soon.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to know. Thanks for the post. I didn't know there were so many different breeds of this bird.
ReplyDeleteThe bird photos are lovely!
ReplyDeleteWe love our humming birds! The most common one we see here in PA is the Ruby-throated bird. We feed them up to the end of Sept. Looking forward to their return!!
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ReplyDeleteI love watching these little birds. I was reading about them last year and I did not realize that they come back to the same area every year. Last year we had about 4 that were constant.
ReplyDeleteI love these birds, so nice *-*
ReplyDeleteAnd your post iis amazing like always, thanks for sharing
Kisses ♥
I love humming birds
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, it's interesting.
ReplyDeleteLove the sweet hummingbirds, you are lucky to see the various hummingbirds and during those 3 seasons. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.
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We have 3 migration seasons of Hummingbirds in our areas, they are Spring, Fall and Winter migrations.
It's such a treat to see a hummer. We have them here but don't see them often.
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