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H. Ross Hawkins, the founder and Executive Director of the Hummingbird Society, passed away on July 08, 2020 in Scottsdale, Arizona.Ross was tireless in educating the public about hummingbirds and protecting the endangered species for more than 30 years. I had the good fortune to work on his Hummingbird Society board for several years and it was truly enlightening.My prayers are with him, Beth, their family and all the members of the Hummingbird Society. B.S. - Chemistry, University of Tulsa (OK) Ph.D. - Chemistry, University of California (Berkeley) Research Scientist, E.I. du Pont de Nemours (9 yrs) Investment Advisor, Delta Financial...

The 2020 Sedona Hummingbird Festival has been cancelled. IMPORTANT NEWS:     The Board of Directors has decided that the best course of action, in view of the uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, is to cancel our Sedona Hummingbird Festival this year.     This was not an easy decision, but the health of our attendees, members, volunteers and staff that would be participating in the Festival are our first priority. The financial risk to the Society is also unknowable and potentially catastrophic.    We hope you will plan to attend our 2021 Sedona Hummingbird Festival, scheduled for July 30 - August 1! Tickets...