One of the most informative aspects of banding comes when a banded bird migrates away and returns. Such was the case ”This Week at Hilton Pond North” (Lansing NC) as a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird appeared here for the third year in a row! Our latest essay includes her account PLUS info about two other hummers and a Hooded Warbler that likewise returned. Installment #37 also describes in words and images an important local butterfly and four new migrant bird species banded during the period. It’s all yours to read about and ponder at https://www.hiltonpondnorth.org/twahpn-20260422.html Enjoy!
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Dr. BILL HILTON JR.
"Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project”
℅ Hilton Pond North: Blue Ridge Birds & Nature
2918 Silas Creek Road
Lansing NC 28643
(803)684-5852
The mission of Hilton Pond North is "to conserve plants, animals, habitats, and other natural components of the Blue Ridge Region of the eastern United States through observation, scientific study, and education for students of all ages.
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