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Six Hummingbirds
Banded
Darke County Parks...
Alan Chartier returned to the Darke County Parks Nature Center on
Saturday, August 6th for his ever popular Hummingbird Banding
Program. Alan began the program by discussing his on-going
research on Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds, the only hummingbird found in
Ohio. This amazing bird weighs less than an ounce and can fly up
to 60mph. After learning about hummingbirds, the group of
50 people headed outside to check the traps that were set up before the
program. Alan banded 6 hummingbirds and they were released by
different people in the group. This was a unique experience that
was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance. Perhaps one the
birds banded in Darke County will be found thousands of miles
away! For more information on other programs offered at the Darke
County Parks, call the Nature Center at 937.548.0165 or please visit
our website at www.darkecountyparks.org
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