SELECTED PUBLICATIONS and PRESS STORIES

Peer-Reviewed Literature

• Greeney H.F., M. R. Meneses, C. E. Hamilton, E. Lichter-Marck, R. W. Mannan, N. Snyder, H. Snyder, S. M. Wethington, L. A. Dyer, (2015). Trait-mediated trophic cascade creates enemy-free space for nesting hummingbirds. Sci. Adv. 1, e1500310 (2015).
• Supp, S.R, F.A. La Sorte, T.A. Cormier, M.C.W. Lim, D. Powers, S.M. Wethington, S. Goetz, C.H. Graham (2015) Citizen-science data provides new insight into annual and seasonal variation in migration patterns. Ecosphere 2015 6:1, art15.
• González, O. W. and S.M. Wethington (2014). "Observations Of Hummingbirds And Their Nectar Resources At The Cloud Forest Of Manu Road, Peru." The Biologist (Lima) 12(1) (Jan-Jun 2014).
• Godoy L.A., L. S. Dalbeck, L. A. Tell, L. W. Woods, R. R. Colwell, B. Robinson,S. M. Wethington, A. Moresco, P. R. Woolcock, and H. B. Ernest1, (2013) Characterization Of Avian Poxvirus In Anna’s Hummingbird (Calypte Anna) In California, USA. Journal of Wildlife Diseases, Vol. 49, No. 4, October 2013: 978-985.
• Moran, J.A., L. I. Wassenaar, J. C. Finlay, C. Hutcheson, L. A. Isaac, S. M. Wethington. (2013). An exploration of migratory connectivity of the Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus), using feather deuterium. J. Ornith (DOI 10.1007/s10336-012-0906-3)
• Powers, D.R., P. W. Getsinger, B. W. Tobalske, S. M. Wethington, S. D. Powers, and D. R. Warrick. (2012). Respiratory evaporative water loss during hovering and forward flight in hummingbirds. Comparative Biochemistry & Physiology. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part A:161: 279–285.
• Wethington S. M., C. Carrothers, D. L. Craig. 2010. Western Hummingbird Partnership Action Plan.
• Greeney, H.F. and S.M. Wethington. 2009. Proximity to Active Accipiter Nests Reduces Nest Predation of Black-chinned Hummingbirds. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. 121(4):809–812.
• Wethington, S.M. and N. Finley. 2009. Addressing hummingbird conservation needs: An initial assessment. Proceedings of the Fourth International Partners in Flight Conference: Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds, Habitats, and People. 2008. McAllen, Texas
• Wethington, S. M. and B. A. Carlson. 2009. Costa’a Hummingbird (Calypte costae). In The Desert Bird Conservation Plan. California Partners In Flight (LINK)
• McCaffrey, R.E. and S. M. Wethington. 2008. How the presence of feeders affects the use of local floral resources by hummingbirds: a case study from southern Arizona. Condor 110(4):786–791.
• Wethington, S.M.; West G.C., and Carlson B.A., 2005. Hummingbird conservation: Discovering diversity patterns in southwest USA. In Connecting mountain islands and desert seas: biodiversity and management of the Madrean Archipelago II. Compiled by G. J. Gottfried, B.S. Gebow, L.G. Eskew, and C.B. Edminster. 2004 May 11-15; Tucson, AZ. pp 162-168. Proceedings RMRS-P-36. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agricultuer, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.
• Wethington, S. M., S. M. Russell, and G. C. West. 2004. Timing of hummingbird migration in southeastern Arizona: Implications for their conservation. In Ralph, C. J. and T. D. Rich [eds.], Bird Conservation Implementation and Integration in the Americas: Proceedings of the Third International Partners In Flight Conference. 2002 March 20-24; Asilomar, California; Volme 1: pp 646-651. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-191. Albany, CA. Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• Wethington S.M.; Russell, S. M. 2003. The Seasonal Distribution and Abundance of Hummingbirds in Oak Woodland and Riparian Communities. Condor 105(3): 484-495.
• Wethington S. M. 2002. Violet-crowned Hummingbird (Amazilia violiceps). In A. Poole and F. Gill [eds.], The birds of North America. No. 688. The Birds of North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA.
• Wethington, S. M., G.C. West, B. A. Carlson, N.L. Newfield, and S.J. Peters. 2002. Longevity records for North American Hummingbirds. N.Am. Bird Bander. 27(4):131-133
• Powers, D.R., and S.M. Wethington. 1999. Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris). In The Birds of North America, No. 430 (A.Poole and F.Gill, eds.). The Birds of North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA.
• Russell, S.M., R.O. Russell, and S.M. Wethington. 1994. Lucifer Hummingbirds banded in southeastern Arizona. N.Am. Bird Bander. 19:96-98

ARTICLES about HUMMINGBIRD MONITORING NETWORK

• Amodeo, Christian. 2005. Islands in the sky. Geographical 77(4): 82-84, 86.
• Ballinger, Jill. Banding project “hums” along at Robinson’s Indian Peak Ranch. The Mariposa Gazette (May 12): C1-2.
• Bowden, Chuck. 2015. Mysterious Little Birds. Arizona Highways. January 2015 Vol. 91, No.1.
• Cowling, Mark. 2009. Hummingbird volunteers needed. Tri-Valley Dispatch (Casa Grande, Gila, Santa Cruz). (September 2-3): 1A, 13A.
• Dalenberg, Alex. 2010. Group helps track Madera Canyon’s hummingbirds. The Weekly Bulletin (Nogales). (August 11): 6.
• Dalenberg, Alex. 2010. Group tracks Madera Canyon hummingbirds. Arizona Daily Star (Tucson). (August 8): B6.
• Despain, David. 2012. Hummingbirds Tracked During U.S. Southwest's "Second Spring". Scientific American. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=hummingbirds-tracked-during-us-southwests-second-spring
• Fort Huachuca helps researchers study hummingbirds. 2005. The Fort Huachuca Scout (October 13): A3, A14. Hummingbird monitoring. 2006. Birding 38: 15-16.
• Kreutz, Doug. 2006. Little whirlybirds. Arizona Daily Star (Tucson) (July 8): E1.
• Livick, Shannon. 2007. Flower kissers. Bird banding at Mesa Verde National Park seeks to protect hummingbirds. Cortez Journal (September 18): 1A.
• Miller, George Oxford. 2005. Hummingbird heaven. Arizona reserve draws thousands of tiny creatures. The Kansas City Star (June 5): G1.
• Palumbo, Jean. 2013. Flying gems and silver rings. Arizona Wildlife News (May/June): 38-41.
• Palumbo, Jean. 2011. For the love of hummers. High Country News 43(5): 12-17.
• Redwine, Susan. 2004. Tiny birds studied on post. The Fort Huachuca Scout (September 16): 23, 29.
• Ruiz, Brandy. 2005. Banding session ends season of hard work dedication. The Fort Huachuca Scout (October 20): 16-17.
• Skalsky, Cindy. 2006. Group’s banding sessions offer chance to better understand hummingbirds. Sierra Vista Herald (March 25): A1, A10.
• West, George. 2006. Hummingbird Monitoring Network. Winging It (November/December): 17.
• Wolterbeek, Paul. 2010. Hummingbird expert will discuss migration patterns. Mesa Republic (October 16): 34.