13 Jul 2016
By LBL_Admin
Nature Station Hummingbird Photo Contest 2017

Nature Station Hummingbird Photo Contest 2017

Birding, Community, Environmental Education, Nature Station, , , , , ,
Join us in celebrating the 21st anniversary of Hummingbird Fest by entering our second annual Hummingbird Photo Contest! Come enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of hummingbirds as they visit Woodlands Nature Station this August during their annual southern migration. Bring your camera and capture your best shot of our feathered friends. Please review the rules below... Remember: All photos must be taken at Woodlands Nature Station during August 2017. Categories  Hummingbird(s) at a feeder at Nature Station Hummingbird(s) other than at a feeder at Nature Station Youth Division | 16 and under | Either category “People’s Choice” – Invite your friends…
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08 Aug 2014
By LBL_Admin
Ten Amazing Things About the World’s Tiniest Backyard Birds

Ten Amazing Things About the World’s Tiniest Backyard Birds

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Submitted by Sharon Waltrip, Environmental Education Program Manager Remember to visit the Nature Station to see these little birds in action during Hummingbird Month! From Wildlife Promise, By Kevin Coyle Hummingbirds are a definite favorite for so many North American wildlife gardeners, and after you voted last month these tiny wonders have a special place of honor during our Garden for Wildlife Month. There are eight species of hummingbirds that nest in the U.S. and about two dozen who live here or visit. For those in the eastern half of America, the Ruby Throat is what you will see. The…
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