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The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages you to discover nature.
This April, put out feeders for ruby throated hummingbirds as they arrive in Missouri as
part of their annual 500-mile migration.
The ruby throated hummingbird is the only hummingbird to nest in Missouri and is by
far Missouri's smallest bird, measuring about three inches long and weighing lighter than
a number-two pencil.
Hummingbirds must continually stop to re-fuel along their way to keep up energy needed for
their journey. You can tell when they're in heavy migration because you'll need to refill
your feeders more often to accommodate the growing number of customers.
When filling hummingbird feeders, remember to use good old sugar water and leave out
the red dye as it's really not good for the birds.
For more information go online to mdc.mo.gov.
For more ideas on how to discover nature, check out these upcoming events at the
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center.