[wisb] Broad-billed Hummingbird--today

I arrived at Tina's and Ray's yard about 7:15 this morning.  Joan was  
already watching the hummer at the front feeder.  I had great looks  
at it before it flew off.  It would perch on the pole and feed from  
the feeder.  It returned about 4-5 more times while I was there  
(until 8:00).  During that time Carl, Marilyn and Kathy also arrived  
and had great views of it.  When I set up my scope the looks were  
especially good.  One thing I noticed that I have not seen in the  
photos taken yesterday, is that there is a lot of red/orange on the  
lower mandible, extending about half way out from the head.  This  
makes me wonder if this bird could be an immature male Broad- 
billed??  I do not have the time to read up on it as there is too  
much yard work I need to address this afternoon.  Any one going to  
see the bird, please check this out.
A quick stop at North Pt yielded 10-12 Surf and about 10 Black  
Scoters in close.  The 3 White-winged Scoters were out and to the  
north, as was the Harlequin Duck.

Another quick stop along 49 at Horicon Marsh showed how much the  
water level has increased on both sides of the road.  No shorebirds  
could be seen today---there is very little habitat.  The Peregrine  
Falcon and Rough-legged Hawk were sitting in the dead tree.  Numerous  
Harriers were working the south side of the marsh.  The usual  
waterfowl were seen, with the majority on the north side and near the  
east end.  Both Tundra and Trumpeter Swans were noted.  The only  
geese were Canadas.

A BIG THANK YOU TO TINA AND RAY FOR ALLOWING ME (AND OTHERS) TO VISIT  
THEIR YARD AND ENJOY THAT GREAT BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD!!!!  I hope  
that they will watch how long it stays around.

Good luck to anyone trying for it.

Daryl Tessen
Appleton, WI





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