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Darke
County Parks
Hummingbird
Banding First Hand
53
times a second... that’s how many
wingbeats a Ruby-throated Hummingbird averages. Join the Darke County
Parks on
Saturday, August 3rd at 9:00am as we welcome Alan Chartier. Alan will once again
attempt to band the
“hummers” of Shawnee Prairie Preserve. After an introductory
presentation
explaining his on-going research on hummingbirds, Alan will check his
specially
designed hummingbird traps. This program offers a unique up-close look
at our
fascinating hummingbirds and a lucky individual may even get to help
release a
bird after banding. Due to the stress placed on the birds and bander,
we regret
that we must limit ages to 8 years old and up. Call
the Nature Center TODAY at 937.548.0165 to reserve your spot as
space is limited in
this extremely popular program. The
fee
is $2 per person. For
more information
on this and other programs offered by the Darke County Park District,
call the
Nature Center or visit our website at www.darkecountyparks.org.
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