Hummingbirds are right in the middle of their migration south to Central America and Mexico
If you are one of those with a hummingbird feeder , then you know the hummingbirds are in the middle of their migration to Central America and Mexico. While not proven, most think they sense a change in the length of daylight and lack of flowers and that triggers their journey south .
They appreciate the feeders as they typically gain 25-40% of their body weight before they start migration in order to make the long trek over land and water. They fly solo, often taking the same path they have flown earlier in their life, and fly low, just above tree tops or water. Young hummingbirds must navigate without parental guidance.
Hummingbirds fly during the day when nectar sources such as flowers are more abundant. Flying low allows the birds to see, and stop at, food supplies along the way. They are also experts at using tail winds to help reach their destination faster and by consuming less energy and body fat. Research indicates a hummingbird can travel as much as 23 miles in one day. However, during migration as they cross the Gulf of Mexico, they may cover up to 500 miles at a time. Their average speed in direct flight is in the range of 20-30 mph, and up to three times that fast during courtship dives.
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