Wednesday, November 13, 2002

Rufous Hummingbird in Bucks County ~ November 12, 2002

My long-time birding friend, Babe Webster, discovered a Rufous Hummingbird visiting her feeder. I managed to get these poor photos of it on a very dark, rainy day.

Rufous Hummingbird near Plumsteadville, Bucks County. Note the rufous on the back and the tail.


Eventually, the bird was captured and banded by Scott Weidensaul. Here is Babe holding it right before its release and the bird resting in the palm of her hand seconds before it flew off.