Hummingbird Banding Demonstration at the Garden

Name: Hummingbird Banding Demonstration at the Garden
Start: 2025-08-12T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-12T11:00:00-04:00
Location: 536 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28301

Schedule

Tue Aug 12 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

536 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28301 | Fayetteville, NC

Join us for an enlightening session on the hummingbirds of North Carolina, led by Susan Campbell, Science Director of the Cape Fear Bird Observatory. Susan has been studying hummingbirds statewide since 1999, uncovering fascinating insights into their distribution, ecology, and seasonal patterns.
About the Event:
North Carolina is not only home to the Ruby-throated Hummingbird but also hosts Western species during colder months—a phenomenon that has intrigued researchers and citizen scientists alike. In this session, Susan Campbell will demonstrate safe banding techniques for scientific data collection. She’ll also take questions for those interested in attracting hummingbirds to their own yard or supporting conservation for the species.

Highlights:
* Expertise: Benefit from Susan Campbell’s extensive experience and expertise in hummingbird research.
* Live Demonstration: Observe hummingbird banding up-close and learn about the techniques used in research.
* Gardening and Feeder Tips: Discover how to attract hummingbirds to your yard with practical tips and advice.
Included with membership or regular admission to Cape Fear Botanical Garden.
Preregistration not required; walk-ins welcome. It is not necessary to stay for the entire event, if you wish to just drop-by as you explore the Garden.
Note: This is an outdoor event. If weather adjustments need to be made, they will be announced on this page.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of North Carolina’s hummingbirds and contribute to important research efforts alongside Susan Campbell and the Cape Fear Bird Observatory.