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Hummingbirds need help in drought
Experts: Threatens thousands of migrating birds
Updated: Monday, 29 Aug 2011, 12:42 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 29 Aug 2011, 12:40 PM EDT
HARLINGEN, Texas (AP) - Experts said the Texas drought has left behind parched conditions that could threaten hundreds of thousands of migrating hummingbirds.
The Valley Morning Star Sunday that conservationists are urging people to put out stocked hummingbird feeders.
Mark Klym, who co-wrote the book "Hummingbirds of Texas," said the drought has reduced the number of flowers that provide nectar and nutrition for the birds.
He said at least 18 species of hummingbirds are expected to migrate through Texas, especially in the Rio Grande Valley.
Norma Friedrich with the Arroyo Colorado Audubon Society said maintaining a supply of food and water, during the September and October migration time, will help hummingbirds survive.
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