November 24, 2011 Hamblen County: Russellville The Allen's Hummingbird reported on TN-Bird by Mark Armstrong earlier today was still present at about 3:00 this afternoon, when Alice Loftin and I paid a visit to the hosts and watched the bird for a few minutes. Not surprisingly, this is a first record for this species in Hamblen County, and one of only a handful in Tennessee. Many thanks to Wally and Jane Manspeaker for their warm hospitality in sharing their avian treasure with us, and to Mark Armstrong and Robert Sargent for documenting it. Don Miller Greeneville, Greene Co., TN ***************************************************************************** From: "woodthrush" < woodthrush@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, November 24 , 2011 12:19:09 PM Subject: [TN-Bird] Allen's hummingbird plus Rufous hummers in ET Hi Folks On November 19 I banded a young male Allen's hummingbird at a home near Russellville, Hamblen Co. I was pretty sure of the ID but sent my measurements and photo documentation to Bob Sargent in Clay, AL who confirmed the ID and age. The hummer hosts are Wally and Jane Manspeaker and their phone is 423-581-1039 . The bird is still coming and they are willing to let folks see the bird but please call for directions and to let them know you would like to come. It has been a banner year for wintering hummingbirds this year. In the eastern TN area I cover I have banded 5 Rufous hummingbirds, the Allen's, a late Ruby-throat and I had a return Rufous that I banded last year. The Rufous that I've banded have been in Johnson City, south Knoxville, and 3 in Telllico Village, Loudon Co. The late Ruby-throat was in Monterrey, Putnam Co. but it has quit coming to the feeder. The return bird is in Oak Ridge, Anderson Co. My winter hummer season usually starts around Thanksgiving so it has been an early start and I'm sure more will come. I'm not the only one seeing a lot of hummingbirds other banders the eastern US are getting record numbers of Rufous as well as Calliope, Broad-tailed, Allen's and Anna's. If anyone has thought about leaving a feeder out this would be the year to try it. Mark Armstrong Seymour, Sevier Co. 865-748-2224