[MASSBIRD] Rufous / Allen's Hummingbird briefly at the feeders - Essex - 09-29-16

[Phil Brown]

I noticed a Hummingbird at the window feeder this morning and from the
head on view with a single red gorget feather decided quickly it was a
young Ruby-throated as it flew off only to find at lunch time it
visiting again but viewed from the side the rufous feathers of this
adult female Rufous / Allen's Hummingbird really stood out.

I managed a few poor quality images through the kitchen window & screen
but after removing the screen and "working from home" for a few hours
this afternoon never saw the bird again. Nor did it show up this
evening. Should it happen to reappear I'll be sure to send an update.

The images can be seen at:

http://www.philbrownessex.com

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Enjoy,
Phil Brown
Essex, MA 01929
nebir...@comcast.net
http://www.nebirdsplus.com
http://www.philbrownessex.com

"In order to see birds, it is necessary to become part of the silence.", Robert Lynd

[Phil Brown]

I was told the link I had included for the images was not working, sorry
about that! Here's one that does:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebirdsplus/

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I noticed a Hummingbird at the window feeder this morning and from

thehead on view with a single red gorget feather decided quickly it was

a young Ruby-throated as it flew off only to find at lunch time it
visiting again but viewed from the side the rufous feathers of this
adult female Rufous / Allen's Hummingbird really stood out.

I managed a few poor quality images through the kitchen window & screen
but after removing the screen and "working from home" for a few hours
this afternoon never saw the bird again. Nor did it show up this
evening. Should it happen to reappear I'll be sure to send an update.

The images can be seen at:

[M BH]

That is so cool! Thank you for sharing.