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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
2nd 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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