WHP Executive Committee
John Alexander
Director
Klamath Bird Observatory
Maria del Coro Arizmendi
Professor
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Susan Bonfield
DirectorEnvironment for the Americas
Greg ButcherMigratory Species CoordinatorUSFS, International ProgramsGeoff GuepelDirector, Emerging Programs and Partnerships Group
Point Blue Conservation Science
Chrissy Howell
Regional Wildlife Ecologist
USFS, Pacific Southwest Region
USFS Committee
Cheryl Carrothers
Wildlife Program Leader
USFS
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New Guide Heads to Publication
 The cover of the new guide and the plates inside feature art by Marco Pineda.
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Welcome to the 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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WHP Logo Vote Begins
 WHP seeks your input in choosing a logo to represent its work promoting research, education and conservation of western hummingbirds. Working with graphic designer Erika Hutchings, we have some beautiful options to represent our work from Canada to Mexico. Place your vote now!
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Hummingbird Festival Success
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Sheri Williamson, researcher and author signs her Field Guide to Hummingbirds at the San Miguel Hummingbird Festival.
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The 1st International Hummingbird Festival in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico was a huge success, thanks to the efforts of dozens of volunteers, El Charco del Ingenio Botanic Garden, Audubon Society of Mexico, and sponsors, such as Camino Silvestre, the beautiful city of San Miguel, and numerous restaurants and hotels.
Among the many highlights of the weekend were presentations by researchers and educators from Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, including Dr. Coro Arizmendi of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (Mexico DF), Samuel Lopez of Museo de Aves (Coahuila), and Sheri Williamson, Director of Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory. The event also included children's programs, films, and bird walks.
Plans are already underway for the 2014 event. Are you hosting a hummingbird-focused program or event? Share it with us, so we can pass it along to others.
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New Field Guide Announced
A new field guide to Mexico's hummingbirds is on its way to publication. This guide will include information in English and
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Hummingbird researchers gathered to share news of the hummingbird field guide (l to rt:
Coro Arizmendi, Pilar Fuentes, Humberto Berlanga, Sarahy Contreras, Pilar Rodríguez, Jorge Schondube y en frente, Matías-hijo de Jorge
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Spanish about both migratory and resident species. The announce-
ment came from authors Dr. Maria del Coro Arizmendi and Humberto Berlanga, Director of the North American Bird Conservation Initiative in Mexico. The guide will be printed in Mexico, but we hope it will also be available in the United States.
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