Re: [MDOsprey] Hummingbird Nest
Norm Saunders (osprey@ARI.Net)
Thu, 22 Jul 1999 18:43:21 -0500
I second Kathy's recommendation of the MD Breeding Bird Atlas--it's
a reference I wouldn't be without. You should also look into two
other references that I consider basic. The first, of course, is the
Maryland Yellow Book, a publication of the MD Ornithological Society,
and an ENORMOUS bargain at only $2.
The full title is: "Field List of the Birds of Maryland", by Iliff, Ringler, and
Stasz, all of MDOsprey fame (grin). The relevant edition is 3rd Edition,
May 1996. In fact, if I could have only one reference work in addition to
my field guide for birding in Maryland, it would be this one. To get it send
your $2 to Larry Fry, MOS Executive Secretary, at 1202 Ridge Road,
Pylesville, MD 21132-1407. If you want an autographed edition, take it
up here with the authors.
The second text I would recommend is more general in coverage
but essential if you want a quick, useable summary of the current state
of knowledge about the breeding habits of the birds of North America.
That book is: "The Birder's Handbook: A Field Guide to the
Natural History of North American Birds" by Ehrlich, Dobkin, and
Wheye. Back when I got it (about 1989) the book was $14.95
but I imagine it is a bit steeper now.
You should be able to find both of these books in the ANS bookstore
and the latter will certainly be available from any good on-line
book service such as amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com.
best,
Norm Saunders
Date sent: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 17:49:26 -0600
From: Kathy_Klimkiewicz@usgs.gov (Kathy Klimkiewicz)
To: mdosprey@ARI.Net
Subject: Re: [MDOsprey] Hummingbird Nest
Send reply to: mdosprey@ARI.Net
> You might want to get a copy of the MD/DC Breeding Bird Atlas -- it
> has good nesting information for the area plus maps, etc.
>
> Cheers,
> Kathy Klimkiewicz
> Laurel MD
>
>
> ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
> Subject: [MDOsprey] Hummingbird Nest
> Author: mdosprey@ARI.Net at NBS-Internet-Gateway
> Date: 7/17/99 10:01 AM
>
>
> Ospreyers,
>
> My best find for July, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird nest thirty feet from my
> house. The nest is approximately twenty feet off the ground in a Red Maple. I
> have seen the female sitting on the nest several times. I look through several
> field guides, but could not find relevant information on nesting. Anyone with
> knowledge about gestation times or other nesting information on Ruby-Throated
> Hummingbirds, I would appreciate a reply. Thanks in advance.
>
> Dave Powell
> Harford Bird Club
> dpowell@netfox.net
>
===============
Norm Saunders
Colesville, MD
osprey@ari.net