LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES, KY/TN – July 19, 2016 – August is peak hummingbird viewing season at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
Hundreds of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds rest and fuel up in the gardens and feeders at Woodlands Nature Station for their migratory journey south. Nature Station naturalists present special hummingbird programs throughout August included with regular admission to the Nature Station: $5 ages 13 and older, $3 ages 5 to 12, and free for ages 4 and younger.
Optimal hummingbird viewing begins in mid-July and lasts throughout August. The Nature Station provides a unique opportunity for up to 10 people during an Early Morning Hummingbird Photo Session. Photographers may also photograph butterflies, native wildflowers, and rescued wildlife including the red wolves and bobcat during their most active time of day. The Early Morning Hummingbird Photo Sessions begin at 9am on August 13 and 27. The cost is $10 per person. Call 270-924-2020 for reservations.
On August 20, the Nature Station opens early for Hummingbird Café. Enjoy breakfast amongst the native wildflower gardens and hummingbird feeding frenzy. The cost is $10 per person; call 270-924-2020 for reservations.
Nature Station visitors can enter Nature Station’s first ever Hummingbird Photo Contest by submitting a hummingbird photo taken at the Nature Station during August. Winners will have their photos displayed at Hummingbird Fest 2017. See full contest details on the web at http://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/nature-station-hummingbird-photo-contest-2016/.
Special programs offered in August include:
- Throughout August Hummingbird Photo Contest
- Mon. through Fri., 3pm Afternoon Animal Encounters
- Tue. & Thu. 10:30am Morning with the Hummingbirds
- Wed. 11:30am Hummingbirds of the World
- Fri., Aug. 5, 6-8pm Dinner with the Hummingbirds (reservation required)
- Sat. & Sun., Aug. 6 & 7, 10am-4pm 20th Annual Hummingbird Festival
- Sat., Aug. 13 & 27, 9am Early Morning Photo Session (reservation required)
- Sun., Aug. 14, 21, & 28, 2pm Knee High Naturalists: Hummingbirds
- Sat., Aug. 20, 9am Hummingbird Café (reservation required)
- Sat., Aug. 20, 2:30pm Amazing Monarchs
Contact the Nature Station at 270-924-2299 with questions or for more information about Hummingbird Month.
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To find more information about Land Between the Lakes, log on to the official website at www.landbetweenthelakes.us or call 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000. Photos available on Flickr at https://www.flickr.com/photos/lblkytn/sets.