A scientist holding a common yellowthroat bird.

Liam Dempsey cuddling a common yellowthroat - is about to release her after she was banded.

Early this morning, I joined a bird banding exercise at the Willistown Conservation Trust. During the scientific exercise, I got to hold and release a common yellowthroat. She was so little and so precious!

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