For the Birds - Hovering Hummingbirds
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May 25, 2021
Among the smallest bird species in North America, hummingbirds are also among the most beloved. These incredible fliers are a welcome visitor to backyard feeders and gardens. Learn about what makes these birds so fascinating and which species call Connecticut and beyond home.
May 18 – Week 1: Hummingbirds live a high-speed lifestyle and with that comes numerous adaptations. In week one learn how a hummingbird flies, feeds, migrates, and more!
May 25 -Week 2: Connecticut has just one native hummingbird species, however it is not unlikely to see visitors from other parts of the country. Week two covers species recorded in Connecticut including range, diet and identification tips.
June 1 – Week 3: Found in North and South America, there is a wide diversity of species that Connecticut never gets to see. This week will cover those hummingbirds found in other parts of the country as well as those birds that play a similar ecological role in other parts of the world.
