Anna's Hummingbird

Anna’s Hummingbirds live along the West coast of North America. They originally bred in the Southern California and Northern Baja region. There range spread as cultivation of exotic plants became more popular in home gardens. They are a medium sized hummingbird and the only one to overwinter in northern regions. When nectar is not available, these birds are able to survive on insects and arachnids. Of course, the most impressive part of any hummingbird is its abilbity to hover. To do so, it will flap its wings 20 -25 times per second. The Anna’s hummingbird has been sighted at CECC this past Spring, Summer, and Fall. Have you seen one lately? Here is what they look like.

If you are not interested in wildlife you may be wondering why it matters what animals make their home at Columbia Edgewater. As natural resources have become limited and environmental protection a higher priority golf courses have come under close scrutiny. Often, golf courses are seen as overconsumers of water resources and polluters who dump chemicals into the ecosystem and cause harm to waterways and wildlife. In general, this is not a valid argument, and certainly not at CECC. With a comprehensive Environmental Stewardship Program and Audubuon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, Columbia Edgewater is protecting local waterways and increasing urban wildlife habitat. This is done through integrated pest management, bi-annual water quality tests, and habitat enhancement. A diversity of wildlife is an indicator of a healthy ecosystem. The many bird species living at CECC are a sign that we are being good environmental stewards.