Hummingbird Banding

8/6/2016 | Onondaga Cave State Park | Leasburg, MO

Join researcher Lanny Chambers as he captures, bands and studies Missouri’s smallest flying machine - the ruby-throated hummingbird. Visitors will get a close-up look at this tiny bird, and will learn about its life history. Reservations are not required. Visitors are welcome to bring cameras, but will be instructed to keep an adequate distance from the birds and researchers in order to insure the safety of the birds. Lucky visitors may get to release a hummingbird. This event will take place at the park’s visitor center.

Event times: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

7556 Highway H, Leasburg, MO | 573-245-6576

Associated activities

  • Interpretive Programs