WHP Executive Committee
John Alexander
Director
Klamath Bird Observatory
Maria del Coro Arizmendi
Professor
Universidad Nacional Aut�noma de M�xico
Susan Bonfield
DirectorEnvironment for the Americas
Greg ButcherMigratory Species CoordinatorUSFS, International ProgramsGeoff GeupelDirector, Emerging Programs and Partnerships Group
Point Blue Conservation Science
Chrissy Howell
Wildlife Program Leader
USFS, Pacific Southwest Region
USFS Committee
Cheryl Carrothers
Wildlife Program Leader
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Western Hummingbird Partnership
The Western Hummingbird Partnership (WHP) is a collaborative approach to hummingbird research, conservation, and education. Working with partners in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, WHP strives to understand what hummingbirds need to survive in a changing world. Our newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest in hummingbird news. Thank you for joining us!
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Hummingbird Projects Receive Support
The Western Hummingbird Partnership received over 20 proposals. Seven projects were selected for funding based on their contributions to expanding our knowledge of western migratory hummingbirds and their conservation. Congratulations to the following:
Klamath Bird Observatory Jos�e Rousseau, Dr. John Alexander, & Dr. C.J. Ralph Analyze survey and capture data to describe Rufous Hummingbird distribution and life cycle to guide conservation efforts
Oregon State University, Dr. Adam Hadley Research on the influence of landscape on hummingbird movements and community education programs
ProfaunaBaja, Stephanie Rousso
Hummingbird monitoring to identify foraging hotspots for migratory and nesting hummingbirds and community education programs
San Pancho Bird Observatory, Luis Morales & Erik Pe�aloza
Rapid ornithological inventories to examine distribution and habitats of migratory hummingbirds
University of Michigan, Sara Cole
Celebrate Hummingbirds ~ Lesson Plans Focusing on Migratory Hummingbirds and the Impacts of Climate Change
University of Maryland, Dr. David Inouye
Phenology studies of nesting Broad-tailed Hummingbird and development of protocol for use of transmitters with hummingbirds
US Forest Service & American Bird Conservancy,
Dr. Barb Bresson & Bob Altman
Development and printing of a guide to maintaining and improving habitat for hummingbirds in the Pacific Northwest
WHP anticipates continuing its small grants program in 2014. Please sign up for this newsletter to receive updates on our work and/or contact Susan Bonfield ([email protected]) with any questions.
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 WHP has a new look on its freshly designed website. We provide
information about everything from citizen science programs and planting your own hummingbird garden to data on the occurrences of over 100 hummingbird species. Check us out!
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Festivals Highlight Hummingbirds
As hummingbirds begin their migrations, communities are planning festivals to celebrate their departures and arrivals. Take a weekend and join one!
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