Bird Watcher News   August 24th, 2010
Local News
Fiery skippers
Late summer is the best time to observe numerous species of butterflies in Georgia.  Aside from the more common butterflies like Eastern Tiger Swallowtails,
Cloudless Sulphurs and
Gulf Fritillaries seen in most yards, gardens and fields, if you look carefully you can often find dozens of other smaller and not-so-obvious species like Fiery Skippers (pictured above), Pearl Crescents and Gray Hairstreaks.  It doesn't take much to attract butterflies, just a patch of lantana or a butterfly bush can bring in a crowd!  Or add a butterfly feeder filled with nectar and fruit such as nectarines and melon.

Sphinx moth

Another neat visitor to gardens in summer months is the Sphinx Moth.  We get lots of calls about these guys because many people mistake them for "baby" hummingbirds.  They hover at flowers, feeding with their long proboscis - which can look deceptively like a long bill!  One species is even called the Hummingbird Clearwing!

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for a cool sphinx moth video!!!

Rescheduled...

Water Wiggler

The fundraiser for HawkTalk
has been moved to Thursday, September 2nd at Champps Americana near North Point Mall.
Tickets are $10 and includes food and one signature drink.  Hope to see you there!

For more details, go to Monteen's blog at

http://monteenmccord.blog
spot.com/



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Hi Birdwatchers!

It's time once again for our 3rd Annual Hummingbird Banding Demonstration at our Buford location!  Join us this Saturday, August 28th, from 8:00am until 11:00am and see staff banders Julia Elliott and Karen Theodorou capture and band Ruby-throated hummingbirds for research.  Watch up close as a tiny leg band is placed on each hummingbird, measurements are taken, and the bird is released by one of our visitors.  Bring a camera, your kids, and your questions about hummingbirds.  Our experts will be on hand to answer them!  Come early for the most birds!

Garden Flag-hummingbird

For more information or for directions to our Mall of Georgia store, call 770-945-9499.

Buford too far to travel?  Don't despair!  Bird Watcher Supply is working with Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw in hopes of doing a similar banding demo there in the future.  We already have feeders in place and the birds are coming!  In a year or so we anticipate hummingbird numbers will be high enough so that we can offer the same banding experience for our west-side customers!

New Product Spotlight
Hummer-themed products
Express your love of hummingbirds with some great new items from Highland Graphics!

We just got in a terrific assortment of hummingbird themed kitchen and gift items.  Choose from coaster sets, trivets, cutting boards, wall clocks, and even a lazy susan!  Some quantities are limited so hurry in for the best selection!

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