Featured Bird Photograph: Rare White Hummingbird in Ohio

This rare beauty was photographed by Wildlife Photographer Bruce Satta in Ohio in October, 2013

This partial white (Leucistic) female Ruby-throated Hummingbird has been reported at Inniswood Metro Gardens in Westerville, Ohio.

Contact photographer: Photo by Bruce Satta

Seen since Oct. 18th at Inniswood Metro Gardens in Westerville, Oh

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