Banding Day in the Queen City
Hummingbirds are among the earth's most amazing creatures. Not only because of their unique size and abilities, but also because of their behavior and intrinsic beauty. Perhaps only in the act of banding one of these jewels, can we really begin to understand how truly remarkable they are. (Next)
A close-up facial view of this immature female Black-chinned Hummingbird.
A crown and upper dorsal view. Note the "etched" look.
Photos on this page by Susan Campbell.