Rufous Hummingbird, Ottawa County

[Adam Byrne]

Greetings,

This weekend I learned of an adult male Rufous Hummingbird that has 
been visiting a feeder in Holland, MI since 7 November 2008.  The 
homeowner, Nancy Gillis, has graciously welcomed birders to visit her 
property in search of this bird.  Provided below are some directions 
she provided that one should follow when looking for the bird:

As for visitors.  We do live on a corner - the corner of 8th Street and
Calvin Avenue in Holland Heights.  So visitors may park along Calvin and we
have a 3 foot fence and watchers can see the two feeders and the shrub he
lives in from that area, with good binoculars, of course.  I think this will
work well because then they are not disturbing the bird in any way - (or my
dog -she's friendly and indoor but would go crazy with people getting any
closer).  I also think it's okay for anyone to come any time before 5:00
p.m. - it's getting dark by then anyway.

Her address is: 862 E. 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423.

So, please adhere to her wishes regarding viewing, and of course, if 
Mr. or Mrs. Gillis happen to be out, thank them for their hospitality!

Good birding,

Adam M. Byrne