Request for Photos

[Steve Backes]

I've been reminded that I never completed the collection of photos on the Species page of floridahummingbirds.net. I'm looking for photos that I can use. I would prefer to use photos taken by Floridians on this page and would also prefer to use photos taken in Florida where possible. The photos are for learning identification so the quality of the photo is critical.

I'm looking for photos of any age, sex, or angle that shows important identification field marks that are lacking in the current photos on the page. I will switch out photos, replacing currently posted photos, for ones that serve the purpose better, especially to include photos more associated with Florida.

The web page is at: www.floridahummingbirds.net/10201.html

Species that I currently have no photos for are:
Calliope
Anna's
Green-breasted mango
Costa's
Blue-throated

I'm missing photos of female and young of a number of species.

If you have any photos to offer, e-mail me at [e-mail].

Also, I said a while back that I would try to add descriptions to go with the photos for each species. I have been very short on time recently and have not been able to even begin this. If anyone feels confident in putting together a first draft for any of these species descriptions I would appreciate the help.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Steve Backes