FLORIDA HUMMINGBIRD RECORDS

Second year male Black-chinned Hummingbird Banded in Valrico Florida January 15th 2002 The white mark is liquid paper used for quick id of the bird to prevent recapture during the banding session
Second year male Ruby-throated Hummingbird Banded in Valrico Florida January 15th 2002 The pink mark is liquid paper. It does not harm the bird and wears off within a few weeks
After second year Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird Banded in Valrico Florida January 15th 2002 The yellow mark is liquid paper. It also aids in quick identification when similar species are sharing the same yard.

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2001
Valrico (Hillsborough Co.): 1 Rufous Hummingbird (banded), 1 Black-chinned Hummingbird (banded), and 3 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (2 banded)
Springhill (Hernando Co.): 1 Black-chinned Hummingbird, 1 Rufous Hummingbird (banded)
Alligator Point (Franklin Co.): 1 Allen's Hummingbird (banded)
Eustis(Lake Co.): 1 female Selasphorous

2000
Valrico (Hillsborough Co.): 1 female Selasphorous, 1 Black-chinned Hummingbird (male), and 3 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds

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