9 August 2023
Have you ever seen a whole lot of ruby-throated hummingbirds at your feeders currently? Their fall migration is already underway so this month is the proper time to see them up shut at Powdermill.
Powdermill Nature Reserve, operated by the Carnegie Museum of Pure Historical past, has one of many longest continually-running hen banding stations within the U.S. All year long they see species abundance ebb and circulate based mostly on climate and migration timing.
Ruby-throated hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) begin their fall migration sooner than many different species so that they’re extra considerable than standard now. Come to Westmoreland County for a household pleasant hummingbird occasion on:
Hummingbird Day, Saturday 19 August 2023, 9:00am-noon at
Powdermill Nature Reserve
1795 Route 381
Rector, PA 15677
Find out about hummingbirds, the vegetation that appeal to them, and easy methods to care in your feeders so the birds keep wholesome. There may even tips about taking nice hen photographs. And if the climate is sweet and the birds cooperate we(*) will get to see hummingbirds up shut like this one within the bander’s hand. This hen was banded by Bob Mulvihill in Marcy Cunkelman’s backyard in July 2015.
(*) I say “we” as a result of I’ll be there, too, to show you about hummingbirds. I’m wanting ahead to it!
This occasion is free however do register right here upfront so Powdermill is aware of to count on you. Because the registration web page says:
Occasions replenish quick! Registration is really helpful to ensure your spot and assist us plan timing, seating, and/or path routes. If there are spots accessible on the time of this system, non-registered people can be part of on a first-come, first-served foundation.
Click on right here for extra data. Hope to see you there.
(hummingbird photographs by Steve Gosser and Kate St. John, Powdermill photograph embedded from carnegie.org)
