Fascinating Flight Facts

Kelsey Waddell
April 17, 2024

Hi there, birding buddies! Let's dive into the daily dose of feathered facts and fun that we've pecked together just for you.

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Stories Of The Day:

How Do Hummingbirds Feed Their Babies? The Facts!

Hummingbirds appear to be the busiest of all the birds. From the crack of dawn, they’re seen flying from plant to plant or stopping at a hummingbird feeder before disappearing in a flash. Add to

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How High Do Hummingbirds Fly? A Few Soaring Flight Facts

A hummingbird's flight is one of the most interesting things about it. Once you have witnessed them sweeping and soaring, undertaking their acrobatic movements, it makes you want to know more about their flight patterns

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Story Of The Day

Oliver the owl had a reputation in the garden for being the wisest- and not just for his age-old hoots. One bright morning, Oliver decided to impart his so-called 'wisdom' to the younger sparrows, teaching them how to twist and turn mid-air.

The lesson was going well until Oliver, in an attempt to demonstrate, got dizzy and landed upside down in a bush. The garden erupted in laughter as Oliver's pride fluttered away, but it was that day the wise old owl learned something new—the importance of laughter and the joy of keeping your world right-side up.

Can Hummingbirds Fly Backwards? Fun Facts You Never Knew!

Hummingbirds are amazing creatures. They can fly at the speed of light forward, backward, and sideways—all while being able to stop on a dime! Some people think that this ability is what baffles scientists the

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Quote Of The Day

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The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.

- Henry Ward Beecher

Until Next Time…

Until we tweet again tomorrow, keep your eyes on the skies and your hearts filled with nature's wonders.

- Wild Bird Scoop Team