I am pleased to announce to MD Osprey that I banded a Calliope Hummingbird at 
a suburban yard near Bowie, Maryland on 11/13. The homeowners had first noted 
the bird on 11/11 and it continues as of tonight.  It is with some 
trepedation that I make this announcement to the Osprey (the bird could leave 
tomorrow!).  The homeowners had previously allowed me to notify some birders 
individually, and I have prevailed upon them to allow me to announce this bird more 
widely. However, in order to obtain directions they ask that you contact me 
directly at this email address (live4birds AT aol.com).  

For those who have seen the bird and somehow managed to keep from telling all 
the birders that they know, I would like to pass along my gratitude.  Also, 
my request that you allow me to give out the directions, again at the 
homeowners wishes.  

I am able to respond to emails until sometime on Wednesday this week.  I will 
probably not be able to respond until Saturday after that (but I'll try).  If 
you would like to try to see this bird, please send me an email with the day 
and time frame you would like to visit.  I will reply back with directions, 
unless I am swamped with requests for the same day/time or the bird has 
vanished.  It is not possible to arrive before 9 AM.  The bird is intermittent in the 
warm weather we've been having, and has spent up to 2 hrs mid-day without 
appearing at the feeder.  

Incidently, the bird is a Hatch Year Female.  

Thanks for your understanding with this bird.  

Mary Gustafson