[TN-Bird] Possiible Black chinned Hummingbird in Maryville

As I left East Tn. I went by Ann and Ronnie Tallents house to see the migrant 
hummer that  has been keeping her company for the last week. I was able to view 
the bird 4 times while there at 15 minute intervals, except the last two times 
the bird flew away and then came back quickly. the view from the kitchen window 
is great. No binocs needed.  I observed it to have a decurved bill, the wings 
are the same if not slightly longer than the tail, it pumped its tail a lot on 
the 2nd and 3rd visit to the feeder, it has black spots on the neck and a 
larger area in the lower center. It has a buffy chest and belly.And I felt the 
wings were more rounded and not as pointed as the Ruby Throated. The  lack of 
light due to the rainy conditions made it hard to get a good idea of the color 
of the back and head. The back is green.  I lean toward a black Chinned, and I 
hope it is banded soon so , hopefully, a definite determination can be made. 
Thank you Ann for reporting the find of this hummer and for your great 
hospitality. 
Nancy Moore
Bluebasin Cove B&B
Reelfoot lake
Lake Co, Tn
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