Hummingbirds: Chasing Flowers for 1,000 Miles!
We all recognize the tiny, dazzling hummingbird—but these birds are far more than just cute. Hummingbirds are extraordinary travelers, migrating thousands of miles across North America while facing intense challenges such as predation, habitat loss, and a rapidly changing environment. In this talk, we will explore what makes hummingbirds so special and different from other birds: their remarkable abilities, their unique biology, and the reasons they have been recognized as powerful spiritual symbols across cultures.
You can make a difference in a hummingbird’s survival. Join us to learn how to help these incredible birds—and reconnect with and care for the nature around you.
Part 1 – February 8, 2026
Martín López Aguilar will share fascinating insights into the biology, behavior, and conservation of hummingbirds, drawing from years of hands-on field research and outreach. You will learn how important the beautiful hummingbirds are for pollination, how suburban gardens can support declining populations, and how our food choices can impact their habitat and lifecycles.
Part 2 – May 10, 2026
Martín López Aguilar will lead a talk and walk to identify hummingbirds and demonstrate how to submit your data to eBird to support community science.
Martín López Aguilar is a professional bird bander and Project Leader at the Klamath Bird Observatory, where he oversees the bird banding long-term monitoring program. He is an NABC Certified Trainer for passerines and near passerines. He has safely banded and handled thousands of birds in the US, Mexico, and Colombia, including extensive experience with hummingbirds and more than 200 passerine species. Martín is passionate about conservation, science communication, and training the next generation of bird biologists.