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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