Spirit Magazine - June 2014 - (Page 43)

The Numbers 2 Hummingbirds consume PHOTOGRAPHY © FRANS LANTING/CORBIS times their weight daily. Hovering over flowers at 3,000 wing-beats per minute takes a lot of energy, even when you weigh less than an ounce-which is why, despite the aggressive eating, these teensy fliers maintain a steady mass. "A hummingbird's diet is mostly sugar-loaded nectar, which its body quickly converts to energy," says Ross Hawkins, founder and executive director of the Sedona, Arizona-based Hummingbird Society. The mini creatures consume an average of 6 calories daily; to put it in perspective, if a 170-pound man had the same metabolism, he'd need to chow down on 2,900 Oreos a day to stay the same size. How's that for eating like a bird? JUNE 2014 SPIRIT 43

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - June 2014

Spirit Magazine - June 2014
Contents
Set your sights on Atlanta
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Eat Drink Sleep
Create a stir with Sriracha
Try a Midwest take on crab cakes
Wise Guide
Spice up small talk
Learn about a little bird
Numbers
Business
Hop over hurdles
Ask for expert opinions
Size up adjustableheight desks
Follow Your Nose
Scents & Sensibility
Your Adventure In Galveston
Promotional Series: Spirit of Music City
Calendar
Craft a critter at a snail’s pace
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List
Get to know Gabrielle Union

Spirit Magazine - June 2014