The goal of this unique workshop is to provide in-depth training to hummingbird enthusiasts, citizen and community scientists, and birders on hummingbird identification in the field. Mornings will be devoted to hummingbird tours to diverse hummingbird habitats in the United States, and afternoons will include talks and presentations from hummingbird biologists with decades of training and knowledge. This workshop will provide all participants with the necessary tools to identify a large diversity of hummingbirds, create hummingbird havens, and understand a variety of hummingbird behaviors.
Tentative Workshop Agenda
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:
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
Workshop Fees and Registration: Please monitor our site, Hummingbird Conservation Networks, for registration and fee 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.
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.
