Source: MOUNTAIN XPRESS, 7/2/18


Ruby-throated hummingbirds arrived in the Asheville area in April after an epic, awe-inspiring journey. Each spring and fall, these tiny birds somehow summon the strength to fly 500 miles nonstop across the Gulf of Mexico, a trip lasting 20 hours.
Migrating birds, including the hummingbird, possess impressive GPS-like abilities. They often find their way back to the same breeding spot or backyard feeder year after year.

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