THE SANDIA WETLANDS, BALMORHEA August 24-27 2017 · PDF fileTHE SANDIA WETLANDS, BALMORHEA The...
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August 24-272017
In the heart of Texas’ Chihuahuan Desert
Sky Islands, FORT DAVIS at elevation 5,050 feet
is known as the
HUMMINGBIRD CAPITAL OF TEXAS
Fort Davis Chamber of Commercewww.fortdavis.com
FORT DAVIS MAP
Hummingbird Gardens Tour Other Locations
Francell Home GardenThe Veranda Bed & BreakfastThe Limpia Hotel GardenFort Davis Chamber of CommerceChihuahuan Desert Nature Center
Field Trip Leaders and Volunteers: Madge Lindsay, 2017 Hummingbird Celebration Coordinator
Ann Adams • Donna Bryan • Kelly Bryan • Steve Cardiff Greg Crow • Barry Cummings • Sarah Darrow • Donna DittmanLarry Ditto • Maryann Eastman • Charles Floyd • Nancy Floyd
Beth Francell • Carl Glezen • Denise Glezen • Mike Gray • Blaine HallCarla Hallman • Nakia Hambright • Melissa Henderson • Deirdre Hisler
Lee Hoy • John Karges • Randall Kinzie • Greg Lasley • Rich KosteckeMyra Meads • Denise Perez • Chris Pipes • Charlotte Reemts • Cecilia Riley
Bill Sain • Cliff Shackelford • Carol Sturm • Clay TaylorAnd thanks to the many friends and supporters who contributed as volunteers, fieldtrip leaders and donors to the Silent Auction
THE SANDIA WETLANDS, BALMORHEA
The Nature Conservancy and The Davis Mountains PreserveMcDonald Observatory • Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center
The Davis Mountains State Park • Hotel Limpia Friends of the Jeff Davis County Library
Fort Davis I.S.D. • Cornell University’s allaboutbirds.org Birdwatchers’ Digest • Cenizo Journal
Texas Parks and Wildlife • Mountain Dispatch Morrison True Value • Porters ThriftwayKathie Woods • Big Bend Coffee Roasters
Stone Village Tourist Camp • Big Bend Brewing Co.
Tradeshow & Silent Auction!Visit the tradeshow and silent auction at the Hotel Limpia
in the Veranda from noon until 7pm Thurs-SatPerky Pet • Land Sea and Sky
Texas Dept. of Agriculture - Go Texan • Snowy Egret EnterprisesRobledo Vista Nursery • The Hummer House
Sneed Nature Art • Swarovski Optik Nature • Rimrock PhotographyW.M. Woodworks • Ceramicist, Pauline Hernandez
Karen Krumm Art • Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce
Many Thanks To Our Sponsors:
Restaurant ListBlack Bear Restaurant at Indian Lodge
B, L Wed–Sun 432-426-3254
Blue Mountain Bistro D Thurs–Tues 432-426-3244
The Porch at Hotel Limpia B, L Thurs–Sun 432-426-3284
Fort Davis Drugstore B, L, D Sun–Fri 432-426-3929
Poco Mexico L Mon–Fri 432-249-0536
Star Date Café at McDonald Observatory
L, D* Tues–Sat 432-426-3640
Cueva de Leon L, D Open Daily 432-426-3801
Lupita’s Place B, L, D Open Daily 432-426-2471
Stone Village Market Deli B, L Open Daily 432-426-2226
Cueva de Oso in Balmorhea L, D Thurs–Tues 432-375-2273
Mary Lou’s Restaurant L Thurs–Fri 432-249-0244
Tiny’s Pizza D Wed–Sat 432-249-1541
Sweet & Savory B, L Thurs–Sun 817-448-3553
Hebert’s Caboose Ice Cream ** Open Daily 432-426-3141
B-Breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner *Open Late for Star Parties **Daily Noon–9
Hotel LimpiaRegistration, Trade Show& Silent Auction
High School AuditoriumEvening Programs
4 miles south of town on Hwy 118
Thursday August 24
Hummingbird Celebration Opens
Noon - 7 p.m. RegistrationTrade Show, Bird Cam & Silent Auction OpenHotel Limpia
2-4 p.m. In-town Hummingbird Gardens Tour (See Map)
2-3 p.m. Natural History of West Texas Hummingbirds (Public Radio Broadcast) & HB WebCam
3-4 p.m. Talk – West Texas Hummingbird I.D.Hotel Limpia Ballroom - Kelly Bryan
3-5 p.m. Field Trip – Hummingbirds on a Mountaintop & GeologyMt. Locke – Blaine Hall & John Karges
3-6 p.m. Field Workshop – Hummingbird Photography: Tips and Tricks (amateur to advanced) McDonald Observatory - Greg Lasley & Michael Gray
4-6 p.m. Field Trip – Hummingbird Feeding FrenzyCierro Colibri – Cliff Shackelford & Madge Lindsay
6-7 p.m. Welcome Reception – Hotel Limpia Ballroom
6:45 p.m. “Big Prize” Drawings – Hotel Limpia Ballroom & Lobby
7:30 -8:30 p.m. Evening ProgramRufous Hummingbirds: What we KnowKelly Bryan (WTAR) H.S. Auditorium
Sunday Morning, August 27
“Rise and Shine“ Breakfast on your own, or grab a Granola Bar at the store
7 a.m.-Noon Field Trip* – Balmorhea: Sandia Wetlands & Geology John Karges & Blaine Hall
7 a.m.-Noon Field Trip & Hike* – Sky Island AdventureDavis Mts. Preserve, TNC – Christopher Pipes
8 a.m.-11 a.m. Fieldtrip* – Birding Davis Mountains State Park – Lee Hoy
8 a.m.-Noon Field Workshop – Hummingbird Photography: Tips and Tricks (amateur to advanced)Tule Canyon – Greg Lasley, Clay Taylor & Michael Gray
9 a.m.-Noon In-Town Hummingbird Gardens Tour (See Map)
Friday, August 25
5-7 a.m. Breakfast for early morning field trips Meet and Carpool from the Chamber
6 a.m.-1 p.m. Field Trip** – Lucifer MadnessChristmas Mts. Oasis – Madge Lindsay & Cliff Shackelford
6:30 a.m.-Noon Field Trip* - Miller Ranch – Cecilia Riley
7 – 11 a.m. Field Trip & Hike – Sky Island AdventureDavis Mts. Preserve with TNC
7 a.m.-Noon Field Trip – Post Park and Birds Galore – Marathon, TX
7:30–11 a.m. Field Trip*– Tule CanyonGreg Lasley, Lee Hoy, Michael Gray & Chris Pipes
7:30-11 a.m. Field Trip – Banding Demonstration TNC Davis Mts. Preserve – Kelly Bryan
7:45-11 a.m. Field Trip – Banding Demonstration McDonald Observatory – Charles Floyd
Noon-7 p.m. Trade Show, Bird Cam & Silent Auction Open (Lunch on your own/See Restaurant List)
1-4 p.m. In-Town Hummingbird Gardens Tour (See Map)
1:45 p.m. “Big Prize” Drawings – Hotel Limpia Ballroom & Lobby
2-3 p.m. Talk – West Texas Hummingbird I.D.Hotel Limpia Ballroom - Kelly Bryan
3-4 p.m. Talk – Hummingbirds of the Tropics Hotel Limpia Ballroom – Michael Gray
4-5 p.m. Workshop – Feeding HummingbirdsKelly Pavilion – Kelly Bryan
4–5 p.m. Natural History of West Texas Hummingbirds (Public Radio Broadcast) & HB WebCam
4-6 p.m. Field Trip* – Hummingbird Feeding FrenzyCierro Colibri – Cliff Shackelford & Madge Lindsay
6:45 p.m. “Big Prize” Drawings – Hotel Limpia Ballroom & Lobby
7:30-8:30 p.m. Evening Program – Sky Island EcologyH.S. Auditorium – Charlotte Reemts, TNC
Saturday, August 26
5-7 a.m. Breakfast for early morning field trips Meet and Carpool from the Chamber
6 a.m.-1 p.m. Field Trip** – Lucifer MadnessChristmas Mts. Oasis – Bill Sain
6:30 a.m.-Noon Field Trip* – Miller RanchSteve Cardiff & Donna Dittman
7 a.m. - Noon Field Trip* – Balmorhea: Wetlands & GeologyRich Kostecke & Blain Hall
7 a.m.-Noon Field Trip & Hike* – Sky Island AdventureDavis Mts. Preserve, TNC – John Karges
7 a.m.-Noon Field Trip* – Post Park and Birds GaloreMarathon – Cecilia Riley
7:30 –11 a.m. Field Trip Departure* – Tule CanyonGreg Lasley, Lee Hoy, Clay Taylor & Chris Pipes
7:30 –11 a.m. Field Trip* – Banding Demonstration Davis Mts. Preserve, TNC – Kelly Bryan
7:45-11 a.m. Field Trip* – Banding Demonstration McDonald Observatory – Charles Floyd
8-11 a.m. Field Trip* – Hummingbird Feeding FrenzyCerro Colibri – Cliff Shackelford & Madge Lindsay
9 a.m.-Noon In-Town Hummingbird Gardens Tour (See Map)
Noon-Evening Trade Show, Bird Cam & Silent Auction Open (Lunch on your own/See Restaurant List)
1:45 p.m. “Big Prize” Drawings – Hotel Limpia Ballroom & Lobby
2-4 p.m. In-Town Hummingbird Gardens Tour (See Map)
2-7 p.m. Hummingbird Art/Photo ShowJeff Davis County Library (next door)
2-3 p.m. Talk – Hummingbirds of the TropicsHotel Limpia Ballroom – Michael Gray
3-4 p.m. Natural History of West Texas Hummingbirds (Public Radiocast) & Cornell HB WebCam
3-4 p.m. Workshop* – Feeding HummingbirdsKelly Pavilion, Kelly Bryan
4-6 p.m. Fieldtrip* – Birding Davis Mountains State Park – Lee Hoy
5-5:45 p.m. Art Contest Winners ReceptionJeff Davis County Library (next door)
5:45-6:45 p.m. Celebration Banquet – Kelly Pavilion
6:45 p.m. “Big Prize” Drawings – Hotel Limpia Ballroom & Lobby
7:30-8:30 p.m. Evening Keynote – Birds of Texas & Big BendH.S. Auditorium – Greg Lasley
8:30 p.m. Get your last bids in! Silent Auction closes at 9 p.m.Pay/Pick up of Auction Items.
8:45 p.m. “Grand Prize” Last Drawing Hotel Limpia Ballroom & Lobby
* Carpool ** Carpool with High Clearance Vehicles
PLEASE NOTE: The Program Schedule may be revised due to unplanned and/or unfavorable conditions. Changes will be announced at the Evening Program or as soon as possible.
SAVE THE DATE for the 2018 Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration: August 23-26, 2018
2017 Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration Schedule