The Chuparosa Inn is helping scientists
research hummingbird distribution by hosting a Hummingbird Monitoring Network
site. The Madera Canyon banding site is one of 15 research stations located in
southeastern Arizona, southern California and British Columbia. The goals of the
program are to better understand the diversity and abundance of hummingbirds in
southwestern United States and northern Mexico in order to provide information
to land managers that will protect habitats required for perpetuation of
hummingbird populations.
Guests at the Chuparosa are encouraged to
watch, take photographs, and ask questions to learn about hummingbirds and the
research program. In September 2004 our guests were treated to a close-up look
at eight different species of hummingbird. All got a chance to take photographs
and release a hummingbird from their hand.
Early reservations at the Chuparosa will insure that you don't miss this unique experience. The current banding schedule and more detailed information can be found at www.birchsidestudios.com.
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Photo by Al Tozier Dr. George C. West is measuring with calipers the width of the outer tail feather of a Rufous Hummingbird to tell if it is Rufous or Allen's. |
Photo by Dr. George C. West You'll be able to get several close-up pictures like this one of a Costa's Hummingbird.
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