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Hummingbird migration peaks in August; storms spur ragweed and native wildflowers

August hummingbird migration is underway. Recent storms dumped more than 5 inches in four hours, prompting rapid growth of invasive ragweeds and native blooms like Joe-Pye weed and ironweed.

Published Aug 1, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Here in southern Northampton County, we barely had any rain for weeks. But recent storms brought us 5-plus inches in four hours.