What Bird Is That Forum

TexasCobra wrote: Wed Jan 28, 2026 5:58 pm I commonly see Ruby-throats in early March on their spring migration.

Kevin wrote:

Greyhawk wrote:

Charlie Spencer wrote: Wed Jan 28, 2026 7:06 pm There have been some slow changes in hummie migrations in the southeast over the last 20 years. Ruby-throateds are common enough along the coast in the winter that they don't trip the eBird filter for rare sightings. Sightings of Rufous and Black-chinned, while still rare and noteworthy, are slowly becoming less uncommon. Maybe Ruby-throateds will become regulars in central TX. Kevin, Greyhawk, any input?

Charlie Spencer wrote: Wed Jan 28, 2026 7:06 pm

TexasCobra wrote: Wed Jan 28, 2026 5:58 pm I commonly see Ruby-throats in early March on their spring migration.

Kevin wrote:

Greyhawk wrote:

There have been some slow changes in hummie migrations in the southeast over the last 20 years. Ruby-throateds are common enough along the coast in the winter that they don't trip the eBird filter for rare sightings. Sightings of Rufous and Black-chinned, while still rare and noteworthy, are slowly becoming less uncommon. Maybe Ruby-throateds will become regulars in central TX. Kevin, Greyhawk, any input?

TexasCobra wrote: Thu Feb 05, 2026 11:19 pm I saw the Ruby-throated Hummingbird again today. I would definitely classify him as a winter resident exemplar of the species rather that an early arrival of the spring migration. The last sighting was several days ago when the afternoon sun illuminated his red throat. I have posted several sightings of him in January and February.

He knows he can get a good feed from the three hummingbird feeders I have suspended above my balcony and below the backyard live oak branches at a time when wildflowers are not in bloom.

On this occasion he approached the feeder from the far side as I was reading a book seated directly beneath the feeder. I only saw his belly and tail. They were distinguishing marks of the species. Today's weather report from NWS is as follows:

Fair 66°F 19°C Humidity 18% Wind Speed N 3 mph Barometer 30.27 in Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C) Visibility 10.00 mi Last update Feb 4:35 pm CST

john d wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 1:37 am
it has been rather warm this month in the Dallas area, in the 80s for a lot of days in February is really unusual. the one's that frequent my feeder typically leave in early Oct and return in April. maybe I should put my feeders back out. thou usually the Juncos are gone when the hummers get back and there are still quite a few around at this time.