This pass includes ZOOM links to these events:
Virtual HummerBird Celebration Schedule (all times CST)
After you register, you will immediately receive a confirmation email with your virtual schedule. Your link to join the ZOOM events will be sent Tuesday, September 15. Be sure to check your junk mail or spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox.
If you have any questions about using ZOOM, please contact Itzel Camacho or Evelyn Guidry of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020
Keynote Presentation - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
“A Pictorial Celebration of Indigenous and Migratory South Texas Birds”
By Cissy Beasley
Enjoy a presentation by native South Texan and nationally recognized photographer and videographer, Cissy Beasley. Her lively presentation is inspirational and enlightening.
Friday, Sept. 18, 2020
Bird Banding Demonstration - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
“Virtual Banding Demonstration”
By Master Bander Sumita Prasad
Licensed Hummingbird Bander Sumita Prasad will be capturing and banding Hummingbirds throughout the hour. In addition to seeing these feathered jewels up close, you will learn about their unique structure and amazing biology.
Friday, Sept. 18, 2020
Birding Panel Discussion - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
“Local Birders Sharing Locations & Tips”
By Local Birders & Birding Enthusiasts
Enjoy a panel discussion as local birders discuss and share tips on birding experiences and premier
locations for birding in this COVID pandemic.
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020
Bird Banding Demonstration - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
“Virtual Banding Demonstration”
By Master Banker Sumita Prasad
Licensed Hummingbird bander Sumita Prasad will be capturing and banding Hummingbirds throughout the hour. In addition to seeing these feathered jewels up close, you will learn about their unique structure and amazing biology.
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020
Presentation - 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
“Those Amazing Hummingbirds”
By Brent Ortego, Retired
Recently retired from Texas Parks and Wildlife, Brent primarily worked with conservation of endangered and nongame species. He will present a program of all the amazing things about the ruby-throated hummingbird.
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020
Presentation - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
“Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden”
By Ginger Easton Smith, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent
Enjoy a presentation at the fabulous Coastal Oaks Garden the Master Gardeners have cultivated over the years. Ginger will walk through pointing out the native plants that are great for attracting hummers.
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020
Presentation - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
“Wonderful Warblers of the Gulf Coast”
By Glenn Olsen
Glenn teaches bird identification and nature classes at Rice University’s Continuing Studies Department and at Houston Audubon.
Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020
Virtual Tour of birding in South Texas State Parks - Two parts: 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
“Birds of Texas & Tour”
By Ben Hortsmann, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
View a presentation of birds in South Texas State Parks followed by a birding tour in Goose Island State Park to look for birds of the Coastal Bend. Led by birding expert Ben Horstmann.