MEGA ** rarity Kings first Rufous Hummingbird-- in prospect park

Seen on the descending path to the Rink from Terrace Be or upper south slope Breeze Hill

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 11, 2024 10:58 by Mary Beth Kooper
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6602841,-73.9689534&ll=40.6602841,-73.9689534
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S161230751
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Thanks to Anthony Ferino for spotting the suspect eBird report and to Tripper for finding the bird this morning. Selasphorus hummingbird showing orange on it's sides and in the tail feathers. Ryan M. got photos that showed broad outer tail feathers. I look forward to the final verdict of the identification of this bird and seeing better photos than I have to add, which are inconclusive."

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 11, 2024 10:25 by Julian Elman
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6602841,-73.9689534&ll=40.6602841,-73.9689534
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S161246628
- Comments: "Found yesterday by Sam V, refound today by Tripper, seen with crowd buzzing in the honeysuckle across from feeders. Got some good looks (no photos) but had to run - later ID'd by others."

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 11, 2024 10:12 by Jeff G
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6602841,-73.9689534&ll=40.6602841,-73.9689534
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S161251291
- Media: 5 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "MEGA Kings first. Notes, Photos, Recording, Essay WBA"

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