Hey everyone,

In case you hadn't heard yet, a Violet-Crowned Hummingbird is being seen in Craig County, 
Virginia right now.  Here is the original post from the VABIRDS list:

"Bill Akers and I just visited Huffman House Bed and Breakfast which is owned by 
Carol and Ron Baker. They noticed on Thursday June 25, a Violet-crowned 
Hummingbird at their feeder. They forwarded some pictures to us and we spent 
the morning (Saturday June27th) at their house and observed and photographed 
the birds on numerous occasions. 

 
The bird is an adult in good shape and very comfortable in their yard. It is 
defending the feeders from the many Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Since it is 
territorial, I feel that it will stay around a while. We think that this is the 
first occurrence in Virginia and probably the first time east of 

Texas.  
 
The best way to get to the Huffman House is to drive on 460 west of Blacksburg, 
Turn right on route 42 at the entrance of Newport, VA. There is a super value 
mart there. From 460 it is 6.8 miles to the site. You will see a sign that says 
Huffman on the right and the next right turn is Huffman Store Road. Turn in 
there and park next to the white store. The birds favorite feeder is the one on 
the porch on the right side (as you face the house) It also frequents the tree 
in the front yard on that side of the house which has numerous dead twigs which 
are its favorite perches. 

 
Since this is a bed and breakfast, please be considerate of the grounds and the 
guests. 

 
The website for the Huffman House is   www.Thehuffmanhousebandb.com

Mike

Michael R. Boatwright
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Amherst, VA_______________________________________________"

Nico Sarbanes
Baltimore