Join Feathers with Furr at one of these upcoming free events:
March 12 at noon: A Year in the Life of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird at Wild Birds Unlimited Alpharetta (3000 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta)
Everyone loves hummingbirds! These tiny birds with extraordinary superpowers lead fascinating lives. Join me to learn about a year in the life of these remarkable birds, the hazards they face, and ways to attract them your own backyard.
April 4 at 1:30 PM: Mysteries of Migration at Wild Birds Unlimited Woodstock (1025 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock)
Migration is a fascinating and mysterious phenomenon that plays a critical role in the lives of roughly half of the world’s 11,000 bird species, many accomplishing staggering feats of flight during their annual journeys. Join Melanie Furr, professional bird guide and licensed wildlife rehabilitator, to explore the “who, what, when, why, and how” of bird migration. We’ll also learn about how scientists study migration, the hazards birds face on their journeys, and ways we can help.
April 21 at 10:00 AM-12:30 PM: Birding 101 workshop at Embry Hill Library.
Registration info. coming soon.
April 25 at 12:00 PM: Bird Superpowers at Wild Birds Unlimited Alpharetta (3000 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta)
Prepare to be amazed! Did you know that there’s a bird that migrates from pole to pole annually? Or that America’s smallest falcon’s incredible eyesight enables it to see the urine trails of voles? From their dazzling feats of flight and endurance, to staggering strength and durability, to incredible navigational abilities and more, we’ll learn about bird’s astonishing abilities.
