[TN-Bird] Smith Co. Allen's Hummer

From: Frank Fekel <fekel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tn-bird <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 14:53:32 -0600 (CST)
Having a job that requires extensive travel outside the state of 
Tennessee can be hazardous to one's Tennessee state list.  I know
from experience.  Because of my many trips, I have missed some 
birds that were within 2 or 3 miles of my home on the outskirts
of Nashville.  I recall a certain swan from about 3 years ago that
showed up nearly in my back yard while I was in New Zealand.  Then 
last November, while I was on a trip to Mexico, a BROAD-TAILED 
HUMMINGBIRD was banded within about 3 miles from my home but 
vanished by the time I returned.  So it should not have surprised
me that when I returned this past Tuesday from another meeting in
Mexico, Chris Sloan had banded an ALLEN'S HUMMINGBIRD about an 
hour's drive from Nashville.  

Not waiting for possible bad weather on the weekend, I gave chase
this morning.  On my way to work I skipped past my usual Charlotte 
Ave. downtown exit in Nashville and headed east to Smith County.  I
arrived at the hosts' home and waited for about 15 minutes before 
the ALLEN'S HUMMINGBIRD showed up at the feeder.  I was invited into
the Harvilles' home and watched the hummer feed several times over
the next 30 minutes.  I searched a few minutes to try to find the
bird's perch when not feeding but was unsuccessful.  Nevertheless,
I returned to Nashville with a good start to the day.

Many thanks to the Harvilles for their hospitality.




Frank Fekel
Tennessee State University
Center of Excellence in Information Systems
330 10th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203  USA

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