[Bristol-Birds] Hummers moving.

On Sunday afternoon, Sept 11, 2006, I was afield for the afternoon, observing 
doves fly at a very high altitude over a hay field and adjacent millet field.  
The location was in the lower corner of Sullivan County near Falls Branch.

On four occasions, I observed hummingbirds flying past at a high rate of speed, 
all traveling in the same direction.  Their pace was so fast, I could not 
positively identify the species, but assume they were ruby throats.  I had 
never seen hummers traveling over open ground, and noticed their flight path to 
be somewhat similar to the undulating path of a goldfinch.  Probably a little 
slower in frequency, but about the same style.

For what it's worth.

Ken Hale (professional stumble birder)
Bristol, TN

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