ML646408602

Observation details

**very rare regionally. Continuing first New York State record, found by Randall’s Island Park Alliance staff on Nov. 15 (or 16?). Had not been seen for ~25 minutes when I arrived. Came in to the flowers around the restrooms at 15:01, and stuck around for 12-13 minutes, feeding almost constantly, perching briefly just twice. Flew off at 15:13 to WNW and gained elevation before I lost behind the near trees. It was heading high towards trees here (40.7843777, -73.9271696) or the recovery center beyond. Did not find it on a search of those trees shortly after its departure, and I assume it was heading off to its night roost, given the lengthy duration of its feed and how low the sun was and chilly the air was. Archilochus with long, straightish bill, somewhat curved outer primaries (rather than stacked parallel as in RTHU) with slightly thicker tips (perhaps this gives them the curved appearance when wings are folded) than RTHU, and practicing constant tail pumping any time it was foraging while in flight. I did not hear it give any vocals. Copious photos, video.