In article <g516l1$cse$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly Known as Nina DiBoy'
<me3@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> The hummers we catch go into a shock like
> state where they do not move when being handled sometimes.
Sometimes they go limp, sometimes they struggle mightily. They're OK as
long as their eyelids aren't drooping. After handling, it's a good idea
to hold them up to a hummingbird feeder before release, offering (but
not forcing) an energy boost. Never, never use a photographer's grip on
a hummingbird! If there's a licensed hummer bander in your area,
consider asking him/her to instruct your banding team in how to handle
them safely. And get a copy of the hummingbird banding manual, just for
the info on stress and handling.
> We do not band them because we do not have bands small enough.
Not to mention, hummingbird banding requires a separate authorization on
one's permit, like raptor banding, to ensure appropriate training.
Without the hummer endorsement, the BBL won't provide the materials for
hummingbird bands (which must be hand made by each bander in the correct
size for each species/***).
Banding is a very satisfying way for a citizen to contribute to
scientific knowledge, isn't it?
--
Lanny Chambers
St. Louis, MO
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