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Tallahassee Hummer Banding - February 17, 2007
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Chamberlin Drive
Male ruby-throated
A hummingbird band
Closer look - last two digits are 85
Band in special banding pliers
Attaching the band
Weighing the bird - 3.1 grams
A drink for the bird
The bird readily drinks in Fred's hand
Checking for striations to age the bird
Checking the wing molt pattern
Note the pin feathers
Feeling the birds heartbeat - 250 bpm!
Ready for a photo
Hummingbird in hand
Smile
Holding the hummingbird
The bird is very relaxed
Bird in hand
The bird was content to stay in his hand
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