Avian Biologist Jenna Atma discusses the life of a Tennessee hummingbird through the summer months, uncovering their seasonal schedule and how they prepare for their long migration south this fall.
Summer Through a Hummingbird’s Eyes
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Music City’s Purple Martin Phenomenon
Avian Biologist Jenna Atma discusses the phenomenon of the Purple Martin’s pre-migration roost in Nashville and how you can help find this year’s Purple Martin roost.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Baby Birds
Biologist Jenna Atma discusses the do’s and don’ts of helping baby birds in the wild.
Behind Every Bird Is an Insect
Biologist Jenna Atma discusses how essential insects are to the functioning of ecosystems and how vital they are to birds.
Timing of Spring Migration
Biologist Jenna Atma walks us through the timing of spring bird migration in middle Tennessee and the Warner Parks.
How Do Birds Manage Harsh Winter Weather?
Avian Biologist Jenna Atma reflects on how birds responded to Winter Storm Fern and the role native evergreens play during winter weather events.
Hemispheric Avian Research: Radio-tagging Wood Thrush Through Motus
The Warner Parks BIRD Program is participating in a hemispheric research and conservation with a goal to radio tag 600 Wood Thrushes globally.
Purple Martins are Returning to Nashville!
Each March, Purple Martins return to Nashville from South America to roost, signaling the arrival of spring.
2023 Hummingbird Migration Report: Warner Parks BIRD Program
October can be a bittersweet month for those of us who love hummingbirds. These amazing creatures, among the tiniest birds in the world, have graced our yards and gardens throughout the summer but are now headed back to Mexico and Central America for the Winter....
Fall Bird Migration
Warner Parks BIRD Program Coordinator Laura Cook reflects on the wonders and importance of fall migration season.
