[Bristol-Birds] apparent Selasphorus at Bristol
- From: Wallace Coffey <jwcoffey@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: 1-A Bristol-Birds <bristol-birds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 21:57:43 -0400
Bristol Area Birders:
A hummingbird, apparently of the genus "Selasphorus,"
has been at a feeder in Washington Co., VA since
August !
The bird is frequenting a home about 1.5 mile northeast
of I-81, Exit 7, near Bristol. This is more than a mile from
the site where an Allen's Hummingbird was captured
and banded Dec. 26, 1997 and where a failed attempt
was made to capture and band another Selasphorus
last February. The Allen's is the only Virginia record
for that species.
I observed the bird for two hours this morning (11/20)
and watched it at close range. Several times it spread
its tail, offering a good view of the color pattern but
nothing definitive that would determine if it is a Rufous
or Allen's. It does not appear to be an adult male of
either species.
No arrangements will be made for birders or the public
to see this bird unless it turns out to be something other
than a Rufous. If it is captured and banded
and determined to be a more rare hummer, then the
possibility of visitors will be considered.
Let's go birding.....
Wallace Coffey
Bristol
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