Monday, December 14, 2009

Allen's Hummingbird in PA! ~ December 13, 2009

Scott Weidensaul got word about a hummingbird visiting a feeder near Leola in Lancaster County. In the process of catching and banding it, he documented the 1st record of Allen's Hummingbird for Pennsylvania! Arlene Koch and I drove down at first light and got to see this bird in dark and rainy conditions. Here are some very poor photos of it.

Allen's Hummingbird near Leola, Lancaster County on December 13, 2009. This adult female, caught and banded by Scott Weidensaul, represents the 1st record for Pennsylvania!


The drive back home was very interesting. It took about three hours because of the freezing rain and detours around the many accidents, but getting to see a new state bird more than compensated for it.