Field Notes: Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
We take any possible opportunity to expand our knowledge about the things we love and because of that our wonderful Ohio family created a fantastic opportunity to do just that. This June we had the unique pleasure of being invited to watch the amazing Amy Wilms band Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Amy has a federal sub-permit to band birds along with state permits to band in Indiana and Ohio, it takes a lot of effort to receive these permits but she makes it look easy. Amy and her husband Carl hosted us at the Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary where they have been Resident Managers for over 10 years. The Sanctuary is owned and operated by the Indiana Audubon Society, and is located just south of Connersville in Fayette County, and occupies more than 700 acres. Take a look at what we learned, and don’t miss out the “egg-check video”!
