Many of you know that I love photography of course, but not much else about me. I’m going to put more of myself into this news page because I love for people to share my passions.
One of those passions in the realm of photography is Hummingbirds. I adore Hummingbirds. I know all 16+ species that frequent the US on sight. I know how to identify males from females, hatch year birds from adult birds, even how much they weigh at different times of the year. I hope to become a licensed hummingbird bander sometime in my lifetime. I even took a trip to the Hummingbird capitol of the US, Sierra Vista Arizona, last year with my SO. The above photo was taken this afternoon from my window at my apartment.
Every year, he and I go to the Hummingbird festival in Covington. My birthday is on August 2nd, so we call it my birthday present every year. Last year I was the official photographer for the festival and I even got to work the booth a little to learn how to record information for banding training. I had a blast!
I’m letting everyone know about the festival in hopes of seeing some of you there!
Georgia Hummers 3rd Annual Hummingbird Festival at Gaither’s Plantation near Mansfield!
Saturday, August 11, 2007 from 10:00am to 6:00pm and
Sunday, August 12, 2007 10:00am – 5:00pm
Last year’s festival was such a success we expanded it to run two days! If you would like to see some photos from the Hummingbird Festival 2006 click here. If you are interested in having a booth at this years festival print off an Exhibitor Application and send it in to the address on the application.
Watch the swarms of hummingbirds and butterflies in the hummingbird garden
Observe a hummingbird banding demonstration
Artists and exhibitors with bird, garden, and nature crafts
Tour Gaither’s Plantation House
Art projects, games, and face painting for the kids
Food door prizes and more!
For additional information, call Buddy Rowe @ 770-787-5560.
Directions: On I-20, take Exit 98 (GA11). Take GA11 south through Mansfield. Make a right on County Line Road (4th or 5th road after getting out of Mansfield). Make a right on Henderson Mill Road. Make a right on Davis Ford Road. Once on Davis Ford Road you should see Gaithers Plantation on the right. Gaither’s Plantation: 270 Davis Ford Rd. Covington, GA 30014
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