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| Kaylie, age 6, is ready for Illinois hummingbird bander Vernon Kleen to place a newly banded hummingbird in her hand. Each pink bag (left) holds a recently captured hummingbird for banding and release. |
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| Mr. Kleen placed the tiny bird in Kaylie's hand. He said to open slowly and maybe it will sit there for a bit. |
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Kaylie opened her fingers — and he was gone in a flash! |
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Kaylie said, "I want to do that again!" Kaylie will always have this moment, thanks to the video clip by Judy Reagan, her her grandmother. |
Photos: Judy Reagan (Kaylie's grandmother) of Hannibel, MO