Tentative Workshop Agenda
When you arrive, the researchers will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to working with hummingbirds. You will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to band hummingbirds. You will learn about the different species of hummingbirds and the best methods for identifying them by age, sex, and species. You will also be taught how to safely handle and care for the birds. By the end of your training, you will have a thorough understanding of:
Wednesday, April 16 (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm): Dinner and an Evening Social / Workshop Introduction
Thursday, April 17 (sunrise – 3:30 pm) Field Trips to Portal area and ID session
Friday, April 18 (sunrise – 3:30 pm) Field Trips around SWRS and hummingbird ecology
Saturday, April 19 (sunrise – 3:30 pm) George Walker House Field Trip and hummingbird monitoring
Sunday, April 20 (sunrise – 12:00 pm) Field trip and wrap-up
Throughout this workshop and tours, participants will learn about:
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● Hummingbird diversity
● Hummingbird identification ● Hummingbird behavior ● Ageing & sexing hummingbirds ● Photographing hummingbirds |
● Hummingbird life history
● Feeding hummingbirds ● Planting hummingbird-friendly garden |
Additional Information
Contact Information: If you have questions or want to be notified of registration, please get in touch with Susan Wethington, [email protected] or Zach Hutchinson, [email protected].
Workshop Location: For those driving to the workshop, the Southwestern Research Station is near Portal, Arizona, and directions are at www.amnh.org/research/southwestern-research-station/about/directions-climate. Tucson International Airport is the nearest airport to the workshop for those flying to Arizona. More information will be offered on carpooling and transportation options to/from the airport and the workshop.
Air Travel: HMN will not provide airfare as part of workshop fees. However, a single shuttle will provide transport to and from the Tucson airport before and after the workshop.
Living Expenses: HMN will handle lodging and meal reservations. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. There may be some single occupancy rooms. If you prefer those, please send your request to us.
Medical Needs: Please let us know if you have any medical conditions, such as being allergic to bee stings, you want us to know about. We’ll work with you to determine how to be prepared.
Workshop Location: For those driving to the workshop, the Southwestern Research Station is near Portal, Arizona, and directions are at www.amnh.org/research/southwestern-research-station/about/directions-climate. Tucson International Airport is the nearest airport to the workshop for those flying to Arizona. More information will be offered on carpooling and transportation options to/from the airport and the workshop.
Air Travel: HMN will not provide airfare as part of workshop fees. However, a single shuttle will provide transport to and from the Tucson airport before and after the workshop.
Living Expenses: HMN will handle lodging and meal reservations. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. There may be some single occupancy rooms. If you prefer those, please send your request to us.
Medical Needs: Please let us know if you have any medical conditions, such as being allergic to bee stings, you want us to know about. We’ll work with you to determine how to be prepared.
Please inform us of any medical conditions, including allergies such as bee stings, that we should be aware of. Upon receiving this information, we will work with you to determine the necessary preparatory measures. Field conditions and research needs may require adjustments to the itinerary and activities. While we understand this may be inconvenient, we appreciate your flexibility, which allows us to provide the best experience possible. We are excited to offer a hummingbird banding workshop! Please note that this event requires a minimum of 10 participants. If we do not reach the minimum, the event will be canceled, and all registrants will be notified. Thank you for your interest—we look forward to seeing you at the workshop!
