Rubythroat Hummingbirds in Winter
Only a few more months and these little flying jewels will be visiting my garden again!
The January-February 2015 issue of Bird Watcher’s Digest features an article written about an educator, friend, scientist, and birding mentor, Dr. Bill Hilton, Jr.
I had the privilege of studying Rubythroat Hummingbirds in their Costa Rican wintering grounds with Bill, his colleague, Ernesto Carman, Jr. and a team of fellow citizen scientists in February ’09.
This article captures some of what Dr. Hilton’s “Operation Rubythroat” has achieved.
If you’re looking for a great way to make a contribution to science while taking an awesome (tax-deductible) winter vacation to a lovely, warm Central American destination, consider signing up for one of these “expeditions”!
Wishing a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year to all!
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HNY to you too, Annie! RH
Nice to see you here! You must laugh at those of us up north who spend more months of the year longing for hummingbird sightings than actually having them in our gardens. Best wishes for 2015!
Happy new year!
And to you as well! May health, happiness and prosperity follow you throughout 2015!
I will be happy to see them return. Nice to see your return, too. 🙂
Thanks, Jim! Following other writing pursuits. But always come home to roost!
Happy New Year!