There will be a family nature program called "Purple Martins, Pigeons and Nightjars" starting at Kiwanis Park. Those white bird houses at the Hannibal Marina in Nipper Park are more than just decorative. They provide space for the many birds that grace downtown Hannibal.
Hannibal Parks & Recreation nature interpreter Gale Rublee will lead the program, along with members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists. She said there are many questions the program will try to answer. “What is that strange bird noise you hear in the evening? Why do pigeons circle around in small flocks? What are those white bird houses by the marina for? Which birds are here year round and which return in the spring? What do they eat? How do they raise their young?” Let’s find out the mysteries of these common birds so we can enjoy and admire their presence in our town.
Nature programs are free due to the sponsorship of Hannibal BASF but reservations are required on www.hannibalparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program
