Unfortunately thick fog prevented early departure from Charlottesville
Sunday morning. By 9 a.m. most of the fog was lifting but there were
several thick pockets along I-64 between C'ville and Richmond. Arrived at
ESNWR by noon and headed up Rt. 600 (Seaside Road). Made quite a few
drive-bys but could never locate the Mountain Bluebird. There were no less
than three Sharp-shinned Hawk and a Northern Harrier patrolling the nearby
fields.
I met Dot from Va Beach area and her group told me about the Black-chinned
Hummingbird reported by Ned Brinkley so I headed up to Cape Charles.
Whatever it is, he's certainly doing it right to attract a variety of
hummingbirds to his yard each year. The sage was full of red blooms
surrounding two hummer feeders and the Black-chinned made several
appearances. Unfortunately, so did the clouds during the photo op. I
managed a few shots but with low light and moving subject, definitely need
to hope for a sunny day!
Thanks to Ned and Steve for their "southern" hospitality!
Here is link to few salvageable pics:
http://www.birdsofvirginia.com/image_links/Black-chinnedHummingbird_link.htm
P.S. I came across a Red-tailed Hawk (immature) that was banded (left leg)
and appeared to have a bad left eye.
Brenda Tekin
Charlottesville, VA
www.birdsofvirginia.com
"Leave behind what you find; if you must take something, take pictures."
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