Hammond's Flycatcher in PA! ~ November 28, 2000

Joe Zajacek was birding the Monocacy Nature Center with Linda Freedman when he spotted a flycatcher that looked different from the ones normally found here in the East. And besides that, it was late November when almost all flycatchers had already flown south. Word was sent to other local birders. Photos and recordings were taken of the bird, which was very cooperative most of the time. It turned out to be a Hammond's Flycatcher, representing only the 2nd Pennsylvania record and, of course, the 1st record for Northampton County!

Hammond's Flycatcher at the Monocacy Nature Center, Northampton County. Note the contrasting, grayish head with light "teardrop" behind the eye.

Hammond's Flycatcher at the Monocacy Nature Center, Northampton County. Here, the bird is stretching its wing.

Hammond's Flycatcher at the Monocacy Nature Center, Northampton County. Note the yellowish wash and the dark bill.

Hammond's Flycatcher at the Monocacy Nature Center, Northampton County.

Hammond's Flycatcher at the Monocacy Nature Center, Northampton County.

This bird was an addition to both my county and state lists.

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North Carolina Trip for Green-breasted Mango! ~ November 25-26, 2000

Rick Wiltraut, my wife, and I made the long drive to a backyard near Concord, North Carolina where a Green-breasted Mango was visiting a feeder. We watched it for several hours before heading back home.

Green-breasted Mango near Concord, North Carolina on November 26, 2000. This photo of this Central and northern South American bird was taken on a very dreary day, but still shows the downcurved bill, cinnamon mark on the throat, and the dark green stripe down the belly. This immature bird was only the 8th record for the United States!

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Rufous Hummingbird in Northampton County! ~ November 15, 2000

Rick Wiltraut was surprised to discover a Rufous Hummingbird at his feeder in Nazareth. I was able to get up there and get a few photos of it.

Rufous Hummingbird in Nazareth, Northampton County. This bird represents the 1st record for Northampton County.

Rick's bird was a new one for my county list.

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