Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)
Above and below: Maryland's second record of Anna's Hummingbird, a hatch-year male visiting a feeder in Middletown, Frederick Co., Maryland (12/9/2010). Congratulations to the homeowners, Karen and Don Serra, on their very exciting find. The bird seems to have departed on this same day (12/9).
Below: Showing consistent width primaries before release after banding.
Below: Gracious hummingbird host Karen releasing "Junior" with a new fashion accessory. Now we'll get to learn more about his travels when he shows up at a feeder in South Carolina next year. (Or better yet, back in their yard... or mine!)
Banded by Bruce Peterjohn and David Holmes.
Below: A male Anna's Hummingbird in Piñon Hills, California (1/11/2008).