Winter Hummer Banding Info

[Joe M]

Many folks with several Hummers remaining at your feeders after Oct 15th and prior to Feb 15th may wish to report their birds to a Master Bander. He or she may be able to visit your home, trap, band and provide a wealth of information about your hummers.
Their documentation and records continue to add to our knowledge of these marvelous birds. There is a link on this info page to the Ph#'s and e-mail addresses of the bander's.

Hummer/Bird Study Group

www.hummingbirdsplus.org/WinterHummingbirdBanding.html

Joe M.
Lakeland, FL

[Steve Backes]

I thought I'd add Fred Bassett's Hummingbird Research, Inc page at:
www.hummingbirdresearch.net/

[nightowl007]

Thanks for the info...lots of information for new hummer watcher!

[Joe M]

Fred Dietrich (Master Bander) made a quick stop yesterday and banded two Ruby-throated which had been banded in previous winters.
We had others give the traps a close look but declined to cooperate.
Of significance was one that has now returned for a seventh year and is at least 8 years of age. He will set an age record if he returns next winter.
Clearly indicated that hummers do have a sense of 'site fidelity' and will often return to the same areas year after year.
Joe M.
Lakeland

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