The Truth About Hummingbirds and Their Fall Migration

In much of the country, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds start their fall migration in August. Their are many "old tales" about hummingbird migration out there. Mark McKellar is a wildlife biologist with over 35 years of bird study experience. He has a degree in Fish and Wildlife Sciences from North Carolina State University and has worked for the Department of the Army, the Wildlife Departments of North Carolina and Missouri. He ran nature centers for many years in Missouri and Pennsylvania before buying the Backyard Bird Center in the Northland area of Kansas City. Mark has led hundreds of bird hikes both locally and abroad. He has taught classes about birds and other wildlife to groups of all ages and brings that knowledge to the customers of his retail business every day. More information about Mark at https://backyardbirdcenter.com/about-... #marksbackyardbirds, #hummingbirds, #birdwatching FOLLOW Facebook:   / backyardbirdcenter   Instagram:   / marksbackyardbirds   Do you want to be an Insider? https://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com/pa... Join our FREE Facebook Community Group:   / 1055480298992527   SUPPORT Visit our website: http://backyardbirdcenter.com Shop our online store: http://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com MORE INFORMATION Contact: [email protected] Thumbnail photo of a male Black-shinned Hummingbird by Mary Nemecek Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird on nest by Brian Voorhees Adult male Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo by Mary Nemecek Immature male Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo by Mary Nemecek Snow Geese photo by Brian Voorhees Immature female Ruby-throated Hummingbird with tongue by Ken Phalps Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Why are there so many hummingbirds 01:33 Hummingbird activity 03:04 Fall Migration 03:46 Fiction 05:04 Boat Assisted 05:56 Long Tongue 06:55 Feeding Style Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mark's Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/marksback...