Some cool facts about hummingbirds: The patch of feathers on the throat of a hummingbird is called a gorget; Hummingbirds don’t have well developed feet, since they fly so often; They don’t really have their own call; They can beat their wings as slow as 12 beats per second or Read more…
This week I tested some of the apps that we are considering using for our project. I went out to a trail to look for hummingbirds. The characteristics of hummingbirds that people love (small and fast-beating wings), are also the qualities that make it hard for me to find and Read more…
Our new project at the office is the Western Hummingbird Partnership project. Well, it isn’t really new, but we are finally able to develop it more. The project is an international research study that strives to determine how the relationship between flowers and hummingbirds is changing due to climate change. Read more…
This week was a pretty short week for me. We wrapped up Walk in the Wild by unpacking all of our boxes, writing the report, sending thank you letters, and handing silent auction prizes to the winners. I am curious to see what this summer has in store for me. Read more…
On May 21st, I hosted my first International Migratory Bird Day event at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat near Boulder. The whole day was hectic. I parked my car and we start unloading right away. The stuff from my car is going this way and that way. Right in front of Read more…
I arrived in our country’s capital, Washington DC, yesterday. It has been nothing but running around since, and I love it. I LOVE traveling. I have only been to the East Coast once, and it was a long time ago. So now I am very excited to be back. The Read more…
This week has been pretty hectic. We are wrapping up everything for Walk in the Wild, and preparing our station for the International Migratory Bird Day. Walk in the Wild is looking great. But, holy moly, I didn’t realize how much goes into planning an event. I am very excited to Read more…
Happy Late Earth Day! Well, I guess every day is Earth Day when you love nature! Last Saturday I hosted a table at the city of Westminster’s Earth Day event. Overall, the day was great. I did have to windproof my table with the help of some officers who could Read more…