HUMMINGBIRD ROUNDUP-One of the world's smallest bird 
species makes their way to Texas starting this 
month ... that's coming up on Passport to Texas. 
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Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife

While the mockingbird might be the official state bird of 
Texas, every July it's the hummingbird that earns a place of 
distinction in the state.

July is usually the start of our hummingbird migration when we've got 
thousands of ruby throated hummingbirds heading this way from the 
northern regions. :08

Texas Parks and Wildlife's Mark Klym heads up the annual 
Hummingbird Roundup Survey in Texas, where some 18 
different species of hummingbirds have been documented. 

The round-up really provides us with information about the hummingbird 
population here in Texas and gives us an idea of where they're being 
found. :07

While the bird count takes place year-round, the birds are 
more prevalent in the state from July to October.

This would be a good time to start looking at possibly increasing your 
number of feeders if you have a yard that is going to be actively used by 
hummingbirds ... the best way to get hummingbirds in your yard is to 
prepare a good hummingbird garden. Lots of plants that will feed the 
birds, salvias, Turks cap, trumpet vine. :19

Take part in the annual Hummingbird Round-up and receive 
your own survey kit...find out how... when you visit 
passporttotexas.org.

That's our show for today. For Texas Parks and Wildlife, 
I'm Cecilia Nasti






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