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Broad-billed Hummer



Hi All--

Indeed this is the first sighting of a Broad-billed Hummingbird in North
Carolina.  There is one record for South Carolina  It is very vague--maybe
someone else can post more on that.  The other US records are pretty much
limited to the immediate Gulf Coast so this fella has wandered a significant
ways.

Congrats to Steve Schultz for snapping some good digital photos through his
scope yesterday.  It provides a nice preview for those interested in this
rare bird.  Documentation of this bird and it's activities is well under
way.  Expect more daily updates.

I am trying to line things up to band the Parker's hummer next Thursday if
it is still around.  It really seems to be settling in there.  What a treat
for all of us--and less than a year after the mango!

Many thanks again to the Parker's for their hospitality.  If you have not
scheduled a visit with them, please remember to call first and then stay
back in their driveway to view the hummer.  From there, you will be plenty
close with a scope or binocs to view this marvelous hummingbird.  Of course,
the less noise and movement, the better.  I know this may be more of a
challenge over the weekend with some many folks huddled around...

Have a good day,

Susan Campbell
Whispering Pines, NC