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A scientist gently holds a pale gray hummingbird with yellow dust covering her face

To Catch a Hummingbird

In the predawn half-light, muffled footfalls herald preparation for hummingbird banding. Up the hillside, I make final adjustments to a hummingbird trap. When dropped, this mesh cylinder encloses a feeder and an unsuspecting hummer. I adjust the guyline, making sure the trap is operating smoothly. Sitting quietly in my chair, I am grateful for the layers that will inevitably be shed when the sun peeks over the mountaintop.

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