[TN-Bird] Rufous Hummingbird Day 72

From: eyesew@xxxxxxxxx (Virginia Curtis)
To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 06:46:56 -0600
Even though it is a bit chilly this morning with the temperature just
below freezing, Willie apparently knows it is going to be a beautiful
sunny day, so he showed up real early at 6:18 a.m.  But after a couple
of quick sips he did not come back to the feeder and we were puzzled
until we saw a hawk shoot across the yard.  We've had two immature hawks
here lately - a Sharp-shinned and a Coopers in the the strangest morph
I've ever seen.  Almost as soon as the hawk left Willie reappeared for
three quick drinks.  

He had a good day yesterday although he spent most of it in the cedar
bush instead of on his sunny day perch.  Insects were hatching in that
bush again and he was busy packing away the protein.  A couple of people
came by to see him and others have asked about seeing him today and
tomorrow.  About thirty birders have visited so far and Willie has been
seen by every one of them.  We think he enjoys his "star" status.  

Tommy & Virginia Curtis
Smithville, TN
DeKalb County

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