[Mich-chat] Rufous Hummingbird - Flushing, Genesee Co.

[Allen T. Chartier]

Birders,

An adult female Rufous Hummingbird (field identifiable IF she spreads her 
tail) has been coming to Karen Bennett's feeders in Flushing, Genesee 
County. The bird has apparently been present since late September but was 
only brought to my attention a couple days ago. Birders are welcome to come 
to try and see the bird, but are asked to knock on the door first to let 
them know you're there (if anyone is home). Both Mr. and Mrs. Bennett work 
full time and are often away, but it is OK to view the bird if nobody is 
home. Walk around the left side of the house to view the feeder on the deck 
at the back of the house. Do not approach too closely. The bird has 
apparently been skittish since its arrival.

The address is 5194 Applewood Dr., Flushing, MI  48433. From I-75/US-23 take 
the Pierson Road exit in Flint. Go west about 1/2 mile to Linden Road. Turn 
right and go about 1/2 mile to Kelly Road. Turn left and go about 4 miles 
(the name of the road changes after 2 miles to Coutant Street, and the speed 
limit decreases) to McKinley Road. Turn right and go about 3/4 mile to 
Spy-Del Drive. Turn right and go a short distance to Apple Blossom Lane. 
Turn right and go a short distance to Applewood Drive. Turn left and to to 
the second driveway on the right.

Please respect the homeowners property and privacy (and please try not to 
block their driveway or the street) by viewing the bird only under the 
conditions described above.

Allen T. Chartier
amazilia1(at)comcast.net
Inkster, Michigan, USA