Date: 9/19/12 5:47 pm
From: MICHAEL SPEICHER <jugornought...>
Subject: Re: [MDBirding] Puzzling hummers - how much interference


Hi Leslie

It sounds as if these birds are going to be hard to identify unless they are "in the hand" so maybe a netting/banding operation with an ending date that is cognizant of the interest of the birds to migrate to warmer climes would be the best approach.�

Jim (Michael) Speicher


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From: Leslie Starr <turnstar...>
To: <mdbirding...>
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 8:30 PM
Subject: Re: [MDBirding] Puzzling hummers - how much interference


I assumed the suggestion was to install a temporary feeder to allow for identification.�

Leslie Starr
Baltimore




On Sep 19, 2012, at 8:25 PM, MICHAEL SPEICHER wrote:

Hi Dan
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>Assume the plan to install a feeder succeeds and both puzzling hummers, which turn out to be boffo rarities, are enticed to hang around.� After the first week many people get a chance to see them, or maybe one but not both.� Many others, however, come up empty on both counts.� Now it's almost OCT when most hummers will have left this area.� It's decided to keep the feeder up another week.� Again many people get a chance to see them, or maybe one but not both.� There is a great clamor on MD DC Birding that the feeder MUST be kept in place to give all a chance to see them.� Sadly, not all do.� Another clamor for one more week, how much harm could that do after all.� REPEAT and REPEAT and REPEAT.�
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>I will keep my hummer feeder up at least until DEC and perhaps, as i did last, year thru the entire winter.� If a vagrant hummer (Ana, Rufous, etc)�HAPPENS�BY all the better, as they would be self-selected winter visitors.� That's a little different from the situation that is being proposed by some for these birds, i think.
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>Jim (Michael) Speicher
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> From: Dan Haas <nervousbirds...>
>To: MICHAEL SPEICHER <jugornought...>
>Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 7:05 PM
>Subject: Re: [MDBirding] Puzzling hummers - how much interference
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>I have planted lots of nectar-providing plants in my yard, as well as provided three nectar feeders. �They enjoy all of the food sources, but I can get clear photos when they're feeding from the nectar feeders.
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>How much harm have I caused the hummingbirds? �
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>Best,
>Dan
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>On Sep 19, 2012, at 6:35 PM, MICHAEL SPEICHER <jugornought...> wrote:
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>I suppose there is no stopping someone from doing this (installing a hummer feeder), but is it really appropriate under the circumstances?� The birds apparently have adequate natural food.� The birds whatever�they may be should be interferred with as little as possible while we pursue our hobby, shouldn't they?� Put the best interest of the bird first, isn't that what we�are all about?�
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>>To: Dan Haas <nervousbirds...>
>>Cc: Phil Davis <pdavis...>; MDbirding <mdbirding...>
>>Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 5:41 PM
>>Subject: Re: [MDBirding] Fwd: Puzzling Hummer in Robert E. Lee Park
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>>if someone will, check with Davey Tree Expert first and explain the whole thing.
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