The International Hummingbird Society: Sedona Hummingbird Festival – Peruvian Safari: Photographing Winged Wonders of the Highlands

Presented by Alice Madar, Photographer and Birder

Peru is home to nearly 120 species of hummingbird, 14 of which live nowhere else.  Alice Madar will share photos and stories from her recent three-week safari in the Peruvian Andes, where she observed more than 50 species of hummingbirds and photographed most of them, including the Marvelous Spatuletail and Rufous-crested Coquette.  After seeing her presentation, you may want to pack your bags and head for Peru, too!​

Biography

Alice Madar is an avid photographer with a particular enthusiasm for bird images.  She strives to capture the personalities of the birds and interesting interactions between them.  Because hummingbirds are generally territorial, there are plenty of interactions to record.  Alice notes that no other bird can scowl as well as a hummingbird can!  Although she makes it a point to take at least one big wildlife adventure trip every year, Alice never tires of exploring the spectacular trails around Sedona.  The Madars have lived in Sedona for nearly 30 years and enjoy observing the antics of all the wildlife that visits their backyard — whether it be feathered, furred, or scaled.

Part of the Sedona Hummingbird Festival

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