9.28.25 Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont, IL (Birds)

 Many thanks to L. and co. for letting us sit in on the banding!


Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds sometimes get caught in the mist nets. There is only one person authorized to band hummingbirds in Illinois, and they aren't at Sagawau, so the hummingbirds don't get banded. They get checked for bands and released.

Unfocused photo of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. You can see just a little flash of red on its throat.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Ruby-throated Hummingbird getting its bearings before flying away.

Another Ruby-throated Hummingbird

House Sparrow

House Sparrow

Tufted Titmouse

Tufted Titmouse

Tufted Titmice are prone to biting people.

Tufted Titmouse

Tufted Titmouse