Join Feathers with Furr at one of these upcoming free events:
February 14: Cheep Dates: The Love and Family Lives of Birds
12 PM — Wild Birds Unlimited Alpharetta (3000 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta)
2 PM — Wild Birds Unlimited Atlanta (4279 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta)
As spring arrives, birds tune up their vocal cords, perfect their courtship displays, and put on their finest plumage as they prepare for the breeding season. Join me to learn more about birds’ fascinating breeding and nesting behaviors in this fun presentation that shines light on the love and family life of birds.
March 12: A Year in the Life of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird
12 PM — 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: Mysteries of Migration
1:30 PM — 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 25: Bird Superpowers
12 PM — 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.
