Column: Feather colors are all in the eye of the beholder

MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • August 2, 2020

The ruby-throated hummingbird has to be one of the most eagerly awaited spring arrivals for Maine birders. Their small size, aerial antics and general feistiness are all endearing qualities. And how stunning the iridescent red on the throat patch, the gorget, is. ~ Herb Wilson