This is only the third vchu captured in Paradise in 20 years.
All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL. This bird was examined, banded and released as part of a long-term study of hummingbird population trends.
Est. 2.5 ft long. In water oak and other leaf litter along sandy path. 12:05 PM, 82 deg F, 57% Humidity, partly cloudy
Neighbor found near Spring Creek Greenway