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VISITORS FEED HUMMINGBIRDS BY HAND IN OHIO’S HOCKING HILLS
McArthur, OH – Visitors to Southeast Ohio’s Hocking Hills can now feed hummingbirds by hand at Lake Hope State Park, adding to the already incredible number of unusual sites and adventures the region offers travelers. Each Wed. – Sun., 1 – 3 p.m., beginning July 1, and running through August 29, visitors to Lake Hope State Park will learn to feed hummingbirds by hand.
Guests are shown a video and taught the best techniques for standing perfectly still and luring the illusive ruby-throated hummingbirds to a hand-held feeder. Guests will be allowed to make their own feeders. There is no charge for this unique hummingbird experience, however donations are gratefully accepted. No reservations are required.
Lake Hope State Park Naturalist Dave Sapienza placed hummingbird feeders around Lake Hope in early April. Beginning in July, Sapienza removes the regular feeders and works with each visitor to make a hand feeder using a plastic floral tube filled with sugar water and decorated with permanent marker and a red pipe cleaner. The visitor then stands in a spot where a regular feeder is typically placed. In most cases, hummingbirds alight on the hand-held feeders, offering the visitor a one-of-a-kind nature experience.
“In the heat of summer, in July and August, we may see 20-to-30 birds come at one time,” said Sapienza. “This is an amazing opportunity for all ages and the key to luring the birds to your hand is the ability to stand still.”
Visitors can also learn about capturing and banding hummingbirds on July 10 during the Hummingbird Banding Demo. This demo will feature hummingbird expert Allen Chartier, who will also present his research about the ruby-throated hummingbirds. The presentation is set for 9 – 11 a.m. with the banding demo from 1 – 3 p.m. at the nature center.
For more information on the hummingbird hand-feeding or banding demo, visit www.lakehopestatepark.com.
Located 40 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio's Hocking Hills region offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make every day feel like Saturday, with plenty of Admission: FREE activities. The region boasts a wide variety of affordable lodging, from camping, cabins and cottages to hotels and inns. In addition to hiking trails, parks and forests, the Hocking Hills area offers unique gift and antique shops, kayaking, horseback riding, golf and more. Complete traveler information is available www.1800Hocking.com or 1-800-Hocking (800-462-5464).
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Comp or press rate trips and outstanding photos and video available.
Contact Amy Weirick, (614) 848-8380 or [email protected].
McArthur, OH – Visitors to Southeast Ohio’s Hocking Hills can now feed hummingbirds by hand at Lake Hope State Park, adding to the already incredible number of unusual sites and adventures the region offers travelers. Each Wed. – Sun., 1 – 3 p.m., beginning July 1, and running through August 29, visitors to Lake Hope State Park will learn to feed hummingbirds by hand.
Guests are shown a video and taught the best techniques for standing perfectly still and luring the illusive ruby-throated hummingbirds to a hand-held feeder. Guests will be allowed to make their own feeders. There is no charge for this unique hummingbird experience, however donations are gratefully accepted. No reservations are required.
Lake Hope State Park Naturalist Dave Sapienza placed hummingbird feeders around Lake Hope in early April. Beginning in July, Sapienza removes the regular feeders and works with each visitor to make a hand feeder using a plastic floral tube filled with sugar water and decorated with permanent marker and a red pipe cleaner. The visitor then stands in a spot where a regular feeder is typically placed. In most cases, hummingbirds alight on the hand-held feeders, offering the visitor a one-of-a-kind nature experience.
“In the heat of summer, in July and August, we may see 20-to-30 birds come at one time,” said Sapienza. “This is an amazing opportunity for all ages and the key to luring the birds to your hand is the ability to stand still.”
Visitors can also learn about capturing and banding hummingbirds on July 10 during the Hummingbird Banding Demo. This demo will feature hummingbird expert Allen Chartier, who will also present his research about the ruby-throated hummingbirds. The presentation is set for 9 – 11 a.m. with the banding demo from 1 – 3 p.m. at the nature center.
For more information on the hummingbird hand-feeding or banding demo, visit www.lakehopestatepark.com.
Located 40 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio's Hocking Hills region offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make every day feel like Saturday, with plenty of Admission: FREE activities. The region boasts a wide variety of affordable lodging, from camping, cabins and cottages to hotels and inns. In addition to hiking trails, parks and forests, the Hocking Hills area offers unique gift and antique shops, kayaking, horseback riding, golf and more. Complete traveler information is available www.1800Hocking.com or 1-800-Hocking (800-462-5464).
(30)
Comp or press rate trips and outstanding photos and video available.
Contact Amy Weirick, (614) 848-8380 or [email protected].
