Re: Ruby-CROWNED Kinglet

[RubyThroat@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/12/02 3:28:40 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
paulshewmaker@charter.net writes:


>  My wife loves this bird because as a novice it's really her
> first ID of something more than the usual yard bird.  Saturday the
> kinglet came to the window and Sandy "squealed" in delight.  When she
> squealed the kinglet flared his crown--REALLY flared it.  Every time any
> one of us would make a sound of delight he would stand up every feather
> on his head.  The red feathers literally looked like the points of a
> crown.  A perfect little red crown.  Having observed Ruby Crowned
> Kinglets for years this is the first time I have ever seen more than the
> little red stripe on their head.  And it's first time I have understand
> the source of the name.  It's well earned!
> 
> Paul Shewmaker

Hey Paul and Carolinabirders
Try opening the window just a little or a nearby door and listen for the 
song!  Many times in late winter, these male Ruby-crowned will burst into the 
most beautiful song you have ever heard!  We placed a mirror on the window 
sill where the little fellow could see his image and he would sing for an 
hour at a time.  All the while he would fluff and flex and display that 
bright ruby-red crown.  Awesome!!

Thanks for sharing your observations.

Bob Sargent
Trussville, Alabama