[TN-Bird] Possible Allen's Hummingbird

Dan Jacobson and I received a late afternoon report of a hummingbird in 
southwest Bradley County today.  We arrived at the location at approx. 5:00 PM 
and 
quickly had a selasphorus hummer.  We observed the bird off and on for the 
next 20 minutes, with scope views from 60 ft., and our conclusion, with the aid 
of only a Nat. Geographic, was an immature male Allen's Hummerbird.  The bird 
has an all green back, rufous in the tail, lots of flaking on the throat with a 
large central spot, and plenty of rufous on the flanks.  However, upon 
arriving home and looking in Sibley's, the illustrations for female Rufous and 
female Allen's look very much like the bird we observed.  
The hummer is at the home of Bill Brock at #633 Brock Road in SW Bradley 
County near the community of McDonald, TN (DeLorme p.25).  Directions are from 
I-75 Exit 11, Ooltewah.  Go east on Lee Hwy. (US11 & 64) for 6.2 miles and turn 
right on McDonald Road, stay on McDonald Road going south, crosses RR tracks, 
for 1.5 mi. to Brock Lane (angles off to left) and go 0.7 mi. to Brock Road.  
Go straight (or slightly left) and the mailbox will be immediately on the 
right.  It's a long gravelled driveway.  Park in front of the garage and stay 
close 
as the bird seems quite skiddish.  Mr. Brock welcomes birders and there is no 
need to call.  Be considerate of the time and absolutely NO DOGS!  The bird 
has been there for at least a month and comes to the feeder frequently.  His 
phone number is 423-472-3950, if you fill a need to call.
John Henderson
Chattanooga


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