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A swarm of Ruby-throats
A swarm of Ruby-throats just before sunrise, 9/23/97, Victoria County, Texas Photo by Gerry Green

Hummerfest '98
The 1998 meeting of Internet hummingbird enthusiasts was held in southwest Missouri. Photos were taken during the banding demonstration.

Winter Rufous
Charles Branch, of Auburn University in Alabama, hosted a female Rufous Hummingbird for most of the winter of 1995/96 - a season that saw record numbers of Rufous throughout the southeastern US. Here is Charles' personal account of this bird's visit: A Christmas Visitor

The First Time
Peter Schmidt has written a wonderful personal account of his first hummingbird visit, sure to bring back fond memories for most who read it.

The Beauty Within My Hand
Georgia C. Spiller wrote a tale of rescue and wonderment that will make you smile as you share her joy.

In Honor of Hummingbirds
A poem by Laryalee Fraser.


 

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