As of this evening, October 25, 6pm, we are still getting a female Ruby
Throated Hummingbird coming to our feeder. She is missing one eye and some tail
feathers, so I am quite sure it's the same bird for the last ten days or so.
I was looking at Kurt Gaskill's Summary of No. VA Extreme Dates, and this seems
to be out of the ordinary. I'm not sure if anyone is keeping track and/or might
be interested, but I'll keep you posted if you are.
I'm also wondering if by keeping the feeder up I am keeping her from migrating.
That is, should I take the feeder down so she moves on south? Everything I've
read says that feeders don't inhibit hummer migration, but I still can't help
but wonder about an injured bird. I don't want her to stay if it will be bad
for her in the long run, although, that may not be much longer in any case.
Phil Kenny
Vienna VA
P.S. I had blocked off some time to go birding on Monday, but now I can't find
my NVBC schedule of bird walks. Could someone let me know if something is
scheduled for Monday, where, when, etc. Thanks.
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