Even though I never got out to see the Rufous Hummingbird in eastern CT I have been following the tales of it.  I just want to say how great it is the owners of the home were so gracious to everyone who went to see the bird.  I also want to say the same to the owners of the home that had the Calliope.  Quite amazing that it survived for so many months and so deep into winter.  I'm amazed it survived this long.  I was pulling for it to make it thru winter but I'm not surprised it wasn't doing well today.  This is January and is often the time these hummer stragglers finally give in to the freezing temps so it was expected it would die soon.  As with the disappearance of the Calliope, which I did see, these little buggers are tough but just can't handle the cold temps of the northeast.  I hope the rehabilitaters can save it but if they can't it lasted as long as it could and gave so many people a special treat for all that time.  Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036