Thursday, 11 October 2012

[Maine-birds] ADULT MALE Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Skowhegan and Yellow-breasted Chat, Cliff Island

Hi all,
 
Don Thompson reports a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT out on Cliff Island, and we received photos today of an adult male RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD that visited a Skowhegan yard yesterday.  While immature Ruby-throats are regular in early October, and adult male was most surprising (especially considering they start departing the area in late July!).  We encourage folks to keep their hummingbird feeders out until they freeze, and keep an eye on them!  Not only is their the chance for a vagrant (like the Rufous Hummingbird on Monhegan this past weekend), but it is these late stragglers that can use the helping hand the most.
 
-Derek
 
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