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I recall a bird wing exhibit like the one you describe at the Carnegie
Science Center in Pittsburg. Perhaps someone there might comment? I don't
remember if it was a hummingbird wing pattern specifically, but I too
admired its simple, elegant design. And it was fun to do! (Always a plus in
a science center exhibit!)

Anne
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Anne Gurnee
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David Heil & Associates, Inc.
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> From: Cricket Brooks <[log in to unmask]>
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> Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:20:23 -0500
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> Subject: hummingbird wing motion pattern
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> Hi all -
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> 
> Does anyone know where I can get information on the pattern a
> hummingbird's wings trace as it flies?  I've heard rumors of an exhibit
> where kids walk along and replicate the motion.  It consists of two long
> walls of plywood facing each other with a matching groove cut along
> their length, and the kids walk in between with the arms outstretched
> through the grooves. As they walk, their arms flap up and down and if
> it's done right, they trace out a bird-like motion.  I suppose if it's
> simpler, it can be a bird other than a hummingbird.  Either way, the
> idea sounds neat, and rather simple to construct.  I haven't been able
> to locate any kind of bird wing motion vs time graph to replicate the
> pattern.  Any suggestions?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -Cricket  
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>  
> 
> Cricket Brooks
> 
> Exhibit Specialist
> 
> Science City at Union Station Kansas City
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> www.sciencecity.com
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