Date: 9/3/26 9:19 am From: \<hilton...>\ (via carolinabirds Mailing List) <carolinabirds...> Subject: Hilton Pond North (16 Aug 2026) Ten "Native" Wildflowers: Summer's Last Bouquet 🌸
Colorful “native” wildflowers were everywhere “This Week at Hilton Pond North,” some planted and some volunteer. Installment #44 showcases these blossoms and their ecological value, with images of pollinators and predators that use them. There are notes about the Garden Gurlz and a rusty little toad, plus our usual tally of birds banded and recaptured—especially Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. All this and more are at https://www.hiltonpondnorth.org/twahpn-20260801.html .
After browsing, check out the link to our latest “Deep Dive” podcast for a whole ‘nother perspective on early August in the mountains.
Dr. BILL HILTON JR.
"Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project”
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