I was at Ripley Gardens, DC, this morning from 9:35-10:05 a.m., and after
15 minutes' wait was rewarded with fine views of the female Rufous
Hummingbird, which alighted on a nearby tree and drank from one of the two
feeders.

	Also present on this warm morning were:

	- the female Common Yellowthroat posted a few days ago. Surprisingly
un-shy...
	- Carolina Wren
	- numerous (8-12) House Sparrows
	- a bird I took to be a Song Sparrow (sparrows aren't my strong suit) that
was banded on both legs with blue and red bands. Any one know the history of
this bird?

	Good Birding!

Warren P. Strobel

Cape St. Claire, MD

2005 Year List - 22
U.S. Life List - 247
World Life List - 339