Hummingbird Lecture at Audubon
By gb on Jun 28, 2010 with Comments 0
Fiery-throated Hummingbird in Costa Rica - Photo by Gina Nichol
Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Saturday, July 17
3:30-4:30 pm
Hummingbirds: Our Feathered Gems with Gina Nichol
With more than 330 species known in the Americas, hummingbirds are the second largest family of birds after flycatchers. These tiny aeronautic marvels have the ability to hover, fly backward, and migrate long distances. The physiological capacity of hummingbirds to raise and lower their heart rate and body temperature to survive cold nights is unmatched in the animal world. This program by Gina Nichol, former Audubon staff member, illustrates the amazing adaptations of these glittering gems and describes their fascinating life histories. With vivid photographs of hummingbirds in the United States, Central, and South America, Gina will describe how these birds survive in habitats that range from tropical forests to the forests of the Andes Mountains. Tips for attracting local hummingbirds to your own garden will also be discussed. Co-sponsored by Sunrise Birding, LLC. No RSVP required. Suggested donation: $5 per person. 203-869-5272
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