Probable Rufous Hummer, Saginaw Co.--yes

[LaRue Wells]

The probable Rufous Hummingbird was still visiting Bernie Coleman's  
front-porch feeder in Saginaw late this morning (11/14).  Roger Wykes  
and I were there from 10:45 to 11:20 am and the bird was at the  
feeder several times, but never longer than about 20 seconds.   
Perhaps our best looks at the bird were when, on a couple of  
occasions, it perched at the very top of some shrubs that were near  
the north end of the house.  I talked briefly with Mr. Coleman.  He  
was very friendly and obviously pleased to have people come see the  
bird.  He has put a sign-in sheet on his front porch.  Following are  
directions to the place, as originally posted by Jerry Ziarno (11/12)  
and repeated by Joe Soehnel (11/13).

The residence belongs to Bernie Coleman, 850 N River Rd., Saginaw,  
MI.  but on the map this is in the village of Shields.  To get there,  
take M-46 west from Saginaw past the intersection with M-47.  Cross  
the bridge over the Tittabawassee River and turn north at the next  
light on River Rd.  His house is only about a 0.5 mile north of M-46  
on the east side of the road.  The feeder is hung near the front  
door.  The house sits back from the road and there is a circular  
turnaround at the end of the driveway.  Do not block the driveway as  
workmen may be coming.

Tex Wells