After all the data was recorded, Nancy put a pink mark on the Sweet Pea's head which will eventually wash or molt off. This color marking
will help Joan Garvey tell birds apart and keep track of who's coming
and going in the neighborhood. It was time to release Sweet Pea.
The newly banded hummer sat for a few seconds in Joan's father's hand before she flew
off. What do you think happened to her?
Photo:
Joan Garvey
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