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Re: Hummer, catbird, New England, and back issues of The Chat



I've noticed this as well, but not exclusive to males. While sitting on the
deck, a female remained perched on a feeder pole for several minutes until I
moved. I've also noticed increased activity around my feeders with numerous
aerial attacks ensuing as the hummers buzz each other for territory.
However, the amount of nectar is not being depleted as fast so I presume
some may have already started their journey?

Regards,

Randy Dunson
Hillsborough  NC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen Bearden" <chickadeebirders@earthlink.net>
To: "Carolinabirds" <carolinabirds@duke.edu>
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2003 11:12 AM
Subject: Hummer, catbird, New England, and back issues of The Chat


> Howdy,
>
> Lately I've noticed our male Ruby-throated Hummingbird perching often on
> the hummingbird pole that the feeder is hanging on. We haven't seen one
> do
> this before this year, since they generally fly up to the maple or oak
> tree out of sight after feeding. It gives me more time to watch him as
> he's sitting perched, instead of hurriedly feeding. Yesterday he stayed
> perched for
> at least 3 minutes. Tonight during dinner he was either perched or
> feeding for probably 25 of the 30 minutes. He must be fattening himself
> up and conserving energy for the long trip ahead. Sure will miss him
> when he leaves!!
>
> I thought our catbirds had left early this year since I hadn't seen or
> heard them in a week, but I was happy to see one yesterday after the
> heavy storm passed through.
>
> Shelley's migrants are getting me more excited about our birding trip to
> New England. We leave  Wednesday for three weeks, birding Cape Cod,
> Parker River NWR, interior ME, and the Green Mountain region of Vermont.
> If anyone has last minute tips for birding those areas, let me know
> privately. We'll return just in time for the CBC meeting in Hickory, so
> see some of you there!
>
> I received the email below and offered to post it on Carolinabirds.
>
> Happy birding! Karen Bearden
> Raleigh, NC
> chickadeebirders@earthlink.net
>
>
> Hi.  I have a LOT of back issues of The Chat that I would like to sell.
> I have them listed under eBay item number 3544202908.  I thought some of
> the newer Carolina transplant members may be interested in them. I
> also have rare bird books from Florida (rare 1925 first edition of
> Bailey's privately published work,) Germany, Baja, and Mexico listed
> under my eBay name: susangmyers.
>
> Thank you for listing these on the listserv. They are all in excellent
> condition and sold as a set.  EBAY Item number: 3544202908 or email me
> at susangmyers@aol.com, 6052 Lansing Drive Charlotte NC 28270 (cell) 252
> 3615437  (I'm in Charlotte but have an eastern North Carolina cell
> number)  THANK YOU SUSAN
>
>
> Carolina Bird Magazine CHAT Ornithology LOT
>
> The Chat: Quarterly Bulletin of Carolina Bird Club, Inc. The
> Ornithological Society of the Carolinas 1. Vol. 60 Spring 1996 No 2 2.
> Vol. 60 Summer 1996 No 3 3. Vol. 60 Fall 1996 No 4 4. Vol. 61 Spring
> 1997 No 2 5. Vol. 61 Fall 1997 No. 4 6. Vol. 61 Winter 1997 No. 1 7.
> Vol. 61 Summer 1997 No. 3 8. Vol. 62 Winter 1998 No. 1 9. Vol. 62 Spring
> 1998 No. 2 10. Vol. 62 Summer 1998 No. 3
>
>
>