Arizona Hummingbird Haven - The Patons Home

Sally and I visited the Paton's home many years ago, and it was amazing, so when friend Sue Gruver sent us the linked article, we were delighted to see that even though the Patons are no longer with us, their hummingbird haven is being preserved for the hummingbirds, and for the many birders who so love hummingbirds. If you are headed to the Southwest, we highly recommend working in a stop by the Paton's Home. 
(Above photo is of a Green Violet Ear by Bill Fintel).

Snowy Owls in DE, and one north of IR Inlet

Sally and I got to see one of 2 or more near Indian River Inlet this past Monday, 12/2/13. Directions, thanks to Anthony Gonzon, are to park at the Savages Ditch parking lot on the west side of Rt 1 about 2 miles before the Indian River Inlet bridge. Then carefully cross Rt 1 to the surf fishing access road, and walk it to the beach. One owl has been just north of there, and we saw it very well this past Monday. A really neat bird that only gets this far south every 5 years or more.

For the Molly Murray's article in DE online.