Hi Philip:

The Elkton bird is the second Green Violetear report for Maryland. 
The first was actually in August of this year at West River, Anne 
Arundel County. It was a "one-feeding wonder," only present for a few 
moments, but the homeowner was able to snap a quick (somewhat blurry) 
cell phone image. He also was able to provide some details. So, both 
reports will be circulated through the records committee at the same 
time. Could they have been the same birds ... ???

I've got a few Green Violetear images too, from Ecuador ...

http://birdimages.smugmug.com/Ecuador/Hummingbirds/15804019_DvQ9Xc#1184966188_WqsAZ

http://birdimages.smugmug.com/Ecuador/Hummingbirds/15804019_DvQ9Xc#1184966209_iE2Xd

I also have some Sparkling Violetears out there for comparison.

Phil



At 12:58 10/22/2011, Philip S Brody wrote:
>I've photographed the bird in Costa Rica where it is common in the 
>higher elevation and is resident. It frequents feeders.
>Amazing to find one hear. Is this a record for Maryland ? Y

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