Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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Along with the Gallivant Calendar, the GALLIVANT Blog is the place to see what's happened and what's happening in Paris and Henry County, Tennessee. From biking and hiking to arts and entertainment, Gallivant strives to let you know what to do and where to go in the region. If you know about something that is coming up, please share it in the comments section and we'll be sure to get it on the calendar, or drop us a line via email.
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I realize this is not in Paris and Henry County, but this is "THE" hummingbird weekend, fifty short miles from here. There are events planned for all three days, which include a supper, on Friday night, and guest speakers throughout the weekend.
ReplyDeleteAround 20 hummers, at my sisters house, is all I have seen at one time. I read where there will be over 200, at one time, at LBL. That will be fantastic!
Hope to see you there, Saturday.
My wife, Jean, my sister, Linda, and I went to the Nature Center, at LBL, Saturday, and saw all things hummingbird. We saw over two hundred birds, watched one get banded and learned a lot about the little fellas.
ReplyDeleteWe learned that a nickel weighs more than two adult male hummers. We learned that they fly to the coast and begin eating insects. These insects provide them with stored fat for their 500 mile journey across the ocean. We also learned that they return to the same place, both spring and fall, every year.
All in all it was a very interesting, and a very enjoyable day trip, and one we would highly recommend.