Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Did You Know It Takes Seven Hummingbirds to Weigh One Ounce?

Did you know it takes seven hummingbirds to weigh one ounce?

I learned this a couple of days ago when I turned on PBS. I was delighted learn about Dan Brown's Hummer Haven. Several decades ago, Brown began feeding hummingbirds. Now he has thousands that return each year. They return to the spot in which they were born, which is a main reason for the increased numbers of birds. The Brown's are ranked by Texas Parks and Wildlife as the top hummingbird feeders. The Brown's built the Hummer House for folks to come stay and watch the hummers and other wildlife on the property. Then, a bus tour asked to come and they built the observation room so that many folks can come gander at the hummers without bothering them. One of his regular visitors photographs these hovering birds. The still shots are absolutely amazing.

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