[TN-Bird] FWD: Violet-crowned Hummingbird Near Blacksburg, Va

Surprised noone from Bristol area has mentioned this yet but a
VIOLET-CROWNED HUMMINGBIRD was being seen over the weekend near
Blacksburg, VA.  See the message below from the VA listserv.
More info, directions, updates, links to photos, etc can be
found by following the VA listserv at:

http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/VABD.html

Only 250 miles from Knoxville.

No updates posted yet today but it was seen by many on Sunday.

Dean Edwards
Knoxville, TN




---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Via, Jerry
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 2:57 PM

Bill Akers and I just visited Huffman House Bed and Breakfast which is owned by
Carol and Ron Baker. They noticed on Thursday June 25, a Violet-crowned
Hummingbird at their feeder. They forwarded some pictures to us and we spent
the morning (Saturday June27th) at their house and observed and photographed
the birds on numerous occasions.


The bird is an adult in good shape and very comfortable in their yard. It is
defending the feeders from the many Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Since it is
territorial, I feel that it will stay around a while. We think that this is the
first occurrence in Virginia and probably the first time east of

Texas.

The best way to get to the Huffman House is to drive on 460 west of Blacksburg,
Turn right on route 42 at the entrance of Newport, VA. There is a super value
mart there. From 460 it is 6.8 miles to the site. You will see a sign that says
Huffman on the right and the next right turn is Huffman Store Road. Turn in
there and park next to the white store. The birds favorite feeder is the one on
the porch on the right side (as you face the house) It also frequents the tree
in the front yard on that side of the house which has numerous dead twigs which
are its favorite perches.


Since this is a bed and breakfast, please be considerate of the grounds and the
guests.


The website for the Huffman House is   www.Thehuffmanhousebandb.com

Mike

Michael R. Boatwright
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