[MDOsprey] Hummingbird Search

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Hi MD Ospreyers

Maryland Public Television may be doing a special on
hummingbirds.  I got a call from the woman producing the show,
Carol Dana I think. She asked if I knew of a nest location.  I
currently do not and I told her they were hard to locate.  I also
cautioned her about the ethics of photographing a nest.  

That being said and her agreeing to be careful if a nest was
located, I am now in search of a hummingbird nest.  Hopefully,
one with chicks at least a week old who should be able to
tolerate some closer observation.  

I am also looking for stories, myths, truth, etc. about
hummingbirds.  For example, the myth that if you leave your
hummingbird feeder out, the birds will not migrant.   I usually
advise people feeding hummingbird to leave the feeder out until
at least December.   A migrant can get an added energy boost if
it finds your feeder along it's route to the wintering sites.  You
also may just get an out of range Rufous Hummingbird which is
moving through the area.  

I did not tell her why we call them hummingbirds.  I am saving
that in case they do the filming.  It's because they don't know the
words.

Any help is appreciated.  Please respond directly.  A response by
mid July would help.  Thanks
George

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