# #21—Hitchhikers, Hummingbirds, And Autumn Ant Swarms

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Podcast: [Blue Ridge Birds and Nature at Hilton Pond North](https://stenobird.com/podcast/blue-ridge-birds-and-nature-at-hilton-pond-north-7713095)
Published: 2026-02-24T01:07:19+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1055

## Resource

What do a multi-hooked seedpod and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have in common? "This Week at Hilton Pond" we explore the connection, so please take a liste to at our latest “Deep Dive” podcast. There's also a description of an amazing ant swarm and discussion of not-so-confusing fall warblers. As always, "Nature Notes" and bird banding results are part of the mix. After listening to this podcast you can view the complete photo essay at https://www.hiltonpondnorth.org/twahpn-20250915.html Happy Nature Watching—And Listening!

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