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Why a hummingbird?

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are common in the Texas Hill Country. Every year from spring to fall, we see them daily in our garden in San Antonio and our land in Bandera. They look like beautiful miniature animal jewels. But far from fragile, hummingbirds have extraordinary endurance. Did you know that the rufous hummingbird flies 3,900 miles (6,300 km) when migrating every year from Alaska to Mexico and has the longest migration of all birds measured in body size? In addition, hummingbirds enter a state of torpor and drop their body temperature every night to save energy, from about 40-41°C (about 104-105°F) to 10-15°C (50-60°F) on average, with the lowest ever recorded at 3°C (37°F) which is close to freezing! And despite their small size, it is impossible to keep hummingbirds in captivity. With their beauty, resilience, and fierce love of freedom, hummingbirds are a source of inspiration to us.

The hummingbird symbolizes our love for nature and wildlife. It is our guiding star on our quest to live in harmony with nature and help restore biodiversity.

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What is Fivemile Hill?

Fivemile Hill is the name of the geological landmark hill located on our land in Bandera, Texas. It is the only hill in a five-mile radius, with a height of about 400 meters (1,300 feet). We are stewards of 21 acres where we are working to restore a native ecosystem and create a sanctuary for wild birds and pollinators.

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