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When: Thursday - Sunday, Sept. 17-20, 2020
Virtual

32nd Annual HummerBird Celebration

Join us Sept. 17-20, 2020 using the ZOOM video conferencing

Get your 2020 Full HummerBird Celebration Pass here - just $20!

Your 2020 Full HummerBird Celebration Speaker Program Pass provides you:

Registration and ZOOM link for all seven speaker programs
Receive “Early Bird” registration status for the 2021 HummerBird Celebration (5 days early). Celebration scheduled for September 16-19, 2021.
Receive a chance to win a 32nd Annual HummerBird Celebration T-Shirt at each session.
Special email notification before the online auction closes

Virtual HummerBird Celebration Schedule (all times CST)

After you register, you will immediately receive a confirmation email with your virtual schedule. Your link to join the ZOOM events will be sent Tuesday, September 15. Be sure to check your junk mail or spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox.

If you have any questions about using ZOOM, please contact Itzel Camacho or Evelyn Guidry of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 - Keynote Presentation - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CDT

“A Pictorial Celebration of Indigenous and Migratory South Texas Birds” By Cissy Beasley

Enjoy a presentation by native South Texan and nationally recognized photographer and videographer, Cissy Beasley. Her lively presentation is inspirational and enlightening

Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 - Bird Banding Demonstration - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. CDT

“Virtual Banding Demonstration” By Master Bander Sue Heath

Licensed Hummingbird Bander Sue Heath will be capturing and banding Hummingbirds throughout the hour. In addition to seeing these feathered jewels up close, you will learn about their unique structure and amazing biology.

Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 - Birding Panel Discussion - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CDT

“Local Birders Sharing Locations & Tips” - By Local Birders & Birding Enthusiasts

Enjoy a panel discussion as local birders discuss and share tips on birding experiences and premier

locations for birding in this COVID pandemic.

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020

Bird Banding Demonstration - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. CDT

“Virtual Banding Demonstration” - By Master Bander Sue Heath

Licensed Hummingbird bander Sue Heath will be capturing and banding Hummingbirds throughout the hour. In addition to seeing these feathered jewels up close, you will learn about their unique structure and amazing biology.

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020

Presentation - 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CDT

“Those Amazing Hummingbirds” - By Brent Ortego, Retired

Recently retired from Texas Parks and Wildlife, Brent primarily worked with conservation of endangered and nongame species. He will present a program of all the amazing things about the ruby-throated hummingbird.

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020

Presentation - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CDT

“Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden” - By Ginger Easton Smith, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent

Enjoy a presentation at the fabulous Coastal Oaks Garden the Master Gardeners have cultivated over the years. Ginger will walk through pointing out the native plants that are great for attracting hummers.

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 CDT

Presentation - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CDT

“Wonderful Warblers of the Gulf Coast” - By Glenn Olsen

Glenn teaches bird identification and nature classes at Rice University’s Continuing Studies Department and at Houston Audubon.

Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 CDT

Virtual Tour of birding in South Texas State Parks - Two parts: 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. CDT

“Birds of Texas & Tour” - By Ben Horstmann, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

View a presentation of birds in South Texas State Parks followed by a birding tour in Goose Island State Park to look for birds of the Coastal Bend. Led by birding expert Ben Horstmann.

Additional “Add-On” Virtual Items:

Friday, Sept. 18, 2020

Hummer Home Tour - 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CDT

“A Virtual Hummer Home Tour” - By Diane Loyd

We just couldn’t imagine not showing you the stars of the show, our Hummingbirds, during this spectacular migration frenzy! Enjoy this special tour with Hummer Home Chairman Diane Loyd as she takes you on a virtual tour of three Hummer Homes.

Register Here: $15

Friday, Sept. 18, 2020

Virtual Photography Session - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CDT

“A Virtual Photography Session” -By John Martell, Photographer

Learn from expert photographer John Martell on tips and tricks to photograph songbirds and hummingbirds.

Register Here: $15

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020

Hummer Home Tour - 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CDT

“A Virtual Hummer Home Tour” - By Diane Loyd

Register Here: $15

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN ROCKPORT-FULTON: You can still see the birds!! Feel free to venture out on your own!

Guided Boat Birding on the Bay - Fulton Harbor with Captain Tommy Moore