Photos by the Swamper:
Bander removing Hummingbird from remotely triggered cage (top)
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Tools of the trade (bird banding)
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Measuring Hummingbird
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Weighing Hummingbird
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Note the relative size difference of these tiny birds in comparison to the Ospreys. the Osprey band is on the left while the tiny Hummingbird band is on the diaper pin!!
Photos by the Swamper:
Mr Chartier entering data in note book.
Photos by the Swamper:
Hummingbird with paint dot on head (see below)
Photos by the Swamper:
Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Photos by the Swamper:
Releasing banded bird.
Photos by the Swamper:
Male Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Photos by the Swamper:
Male Ruby Throated Hummingbird
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Barb explaining the process to Jane and Lou while Allen Chartier checks his notes.