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The Festival is about more than just Hummingbirds
While the capturing, banding and release of hummingbirds is what brings the people to the Hummingbird Festival in Colon, Michigan, it is not the only reason to attend this festival. On the River Lake Inn's lawn, during the festival, you are likely to find art and educational booths. In the afternoon formal presentations are offered inside the restaurant, subjects such as the Great Lakes HummerNet project, organic gardening and Monarch Butterflies have been the topics. There are also a number of Nature Trails on the property, as well as the stunning Butterfly Gardens. You can also sign up for Adopt-a-Hummer and receive notification if your bird is recaptured after banding.
Photo Left - is of a female hummingbird, the more brightly throated males have already started their migration by the end of August.
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