The first Louisiana record for Calliope Hummingbird dates from 6 December 1982. Calliope Hummingbird was removed from the Review List on 7 September 2002. The following records and map refer to LBRC-reviewed occurrences which took place during the species' tenure on the Review List.
One immature female (1983-28; formerly 84-34) trapped and banded at Reserve, St. John the Baptist Parish, 24-27 November 1983 (RS*; NLN); a tail feather and several gorget feathers from this bird were preserved to document the record (LSUMZ 113137).
Another immature (1983-29; formerly 84-3), a male, was present in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, from 25 November to 21 December 1983, when it was collected (LSUMZ 112917) (PM).
One in female-type plumage (86-73) on 12-18 Nov. 1986, St. John-the-Baptist: Reserve; Ronald J. Stein, Kenneth V. Rosenberg (ph), NLN (right #3 rectrix on file at LSUMNS), MMS, DP, DH (AB 41(1):102).
One immature (1988-76; formerly 90-16) from late Nov. 1987-25 Mar. 1988, St. Charles: Norco, 476 Oak Street; Nancy L. Newfield, MA, HC (ph), DH, RJS, (AB 42(2):278 and AB 42(3):448). Banded by NLN on 5 Jan. 1988, banding data and rectrix on file at LSUMNS. Present on Reserve-Bonnet Carre' Spillway CBC (AB 43(4):839, 1023).
One immature male (1988-72; formerly 90-17) on 21 Jan.-9 Apr. 1988, St. John-the-Baptist: LaPlace (SNo residence); Ronald J. Stein, SN, MW, (AB 42(2):278 and AB 42(3):448). Banded on 23 Jan. 1988 by NLN, copy of banding report and rectrix on file at LSUMNS.
One female (1989-28; formerly 90-28) on 21 Dec. 1989, East Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, 868 Glenmore Ave.; Paul McKenzie (LSUMZ #139373), RB (AB 44(4):839,1023).
One (1992-093) on 26 November 1992, Jefferson: Harahan, 7304 Stoneleigh Drive; Cathy DiSalvo. Calliope Hummingbird was removed from the Review List 7 September 2002.
One immature male (92-03) from 19 Dec.-15 Mar. 1992, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 12244 Pecan Grove Ct. (residence of Charlie and Pat Weigel); Miriam Davey, Nancy L. Newfield (banded 2 Mar.#T01395), Andrew W. Kratter, Curtis A. Marantz, and Roger J. Breedlove (AB 46(2):227; AB 46(4):840, 1034; LOS 147). Reported in AB 46(3):436 as "present since 18 Dec. 1991;" there is no supporting documentation in the LBRC files for prior to the date span listed above.
One immature male (92-72) from 22-23 Dec. 1992, Iberville: 3.7 mi. N St. Gabriel, 545 Pecan Drive; J. V. Remsen (LSUMZ 154465) and Steven W. Cardiff (*) (AB 47(2):268).
One immature male (1993-51) from 4 Nov-4 Dec 1993, St. John the Baptist: LaPlace (residence of Susie Nowell); Ronald J. Stein; AB48(1):119 incorrectly reports location as �Reserve.�
One in female-type plumage (1993-083) on 15-22 December 1993, St. Tammany: Covington, 127 Country Club Dr.; Harvey L. Patten.
One immature male (94-66) on 12 Nov. 1994, Iberville: 4 mi. N of St. Gabriel, 435 Pecan Drive; Steven W. Cardiff (LSUMZ 159796) and Donna L. Dittmann (FN 49(1):59).
One immature male (94-122) on 19 & 26 Dec 1994, Cameron: Creole, 2.2 mi. E of traffic light; Ronald J. Stein and Matthew Pontiff; NASFN 49(2): 157.
One immature male (95-07) from 21 Dec. 1994-15 Jan. 1995, Lafayette: Lafayette, 919 W. Pinhook; Paul E. Conover (ph)(FN 50(2):181).
One female or immature plumaged bird (95-94) from 24 Nov.-(at least) 26 Dec. 1995, St. Tammany: Abita Springs, 22315 Main Street (residence of and found by Olga Clifton); Christopher G. Brantley and Matt Pontiff (ph) (FN 50(1):68, FN 50(2):181; LOS 169.)
One adult male (95-139) on 5 & 11 Dec 1995, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 5343 Greenside Lane (residence of Mary Belle Kirtland); Miriam L. Davey.
One (95-135) in female-type plumage on 6-7 Dec 1995, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 10843 Goodwood (residence of Mary Williams); Laurence C. Binford.
One female (95-123) on 6 Dec. 1995, Iberville: 4 mi. N of St. Gabriel, 435 Pecan Drive; Steven W. Cardiff (LSUMZ 161254) and Donna L. Dittmann (*) (FN 50(2):181; LOS 171).
One immature male (95-122) on 9 Dec. 1995, Iberville: 3.7 mi. N of St. Gabriel, 545 Pecan Drive; J. V. Remsen (LSUMZ 161255) and Donna L. Dittmann (*) (FN 50(2):181; LOS 171).
One immature male (95-166) on 12 Dec.1995, St. Tammany: Abita Springs, 22315 Main Street; Olga Clifton (LSUMZ 161253) and Steven W. Cardiff (*) (FN 50(2):181).
One immature male (95-138) from 28 Dec. 1995-4 Jan. 1996, Lafayette: 316 Myrtle Place Blvd.; Dave Patton (ph and banded on 4 Jan.-#YOI542) (LOS171).
One immature female (96-81) from 27 Jan into Mar 1996, Lafayette: Lafayette (residence of Denis Marshall); Dave Patton (ph and banded on 27 Jan, band No. Y01553).
One adult male (96-80) from 27 Jan into Mar 1996, Lafayette: Lafayette (residence of Denis Marshall); Dave Patton (ph and banded on 27 Jan, band No. Y01554).
One immature male (96-73) on 3 Feb. 1996, Iberville: 3.7 mi. N of St. Gabriel, 545 Pecan Drive; J. V. Remsen (LSUMZ 162307) and Donna L. Dittmann (*) (FN 50(2):181). This and the preceding five records were part of an unprecedented invasion into the region during late fall 1995 and winter 1995-96 (FN 50(1):68; FN 50(2):181; LOS 169; LOS 170). Another dozen or so records from that influx are pending or have not been submitted.
One probable female (1996-003) on 11 February 1996, St. John the Baptist: Reserve, 207 W. 2nd St.; Melvin Weber. This record was accepted following a Fourth Circulation Discussion Vote.
One immature male (96-34) on 14 Mar 1996, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 5343 Greenside Lane (residence of Mary Belle Kirtland); Miriam L. Davey and Laurence C. Binford; bird captured and examined (may have been present as early as 12 Mar); LOS News 174: 9.
During winter 1995-1996, unprecedented numbers of Calliope Hummingbirds were reported in Louisiana, with "9 banded and others reported there" (NASFN 50(2): 182). The first Louisiana record occurred in 1982, and rarely were more than 1-2 recorded annually into the early 1990�s.
One immature male (1997-26) from 21 November-24 December 1997, St. John the Baptist: LaPlace, 1409 Glendale St., residence of Gene Street; Ronald J. Stein. Calliope Hummingbird was removed from the Review List on 7 September 2007.
One immature male (1998-36) on 3 Jan 1998, St. Tammany: Covington, 23 Cardinal Road (residence of Margaret and John Owens); Nancy L. Newfield (banded, band no. T81479, and banding data).
A minimum of three, and possibly up to five females (98-135), between 21 Nov 1998 and 24 Mar 1999, Iberville: 4 mi. N of St. Gabriel, 435 Pecan Drive; Donna L. Dittmann, Steven W. Cardiff (ph), and Margaret Griffith (ph). Two to three birds were present 21-30 Nov, with three observed simultaneously (and two photographed) on 27 Nov; one of these females remained until 17 Dec. A possible fourth bird appeared on 27 Jan (paint-marked, banded female, band No. Y01739) and remained until 8 Feb. A possible fifth female arrived on 20 Feb and was last seen 24 Mar (ph); NAB 53(1): 64. For the last two individuals, there was no way to be sure that they were not �returns� of some of the same birds that had been present earlier.
Two, one immature male and one female (98-80), both present off and on from 22 Dec 1998- 25 Feb 1999, and male present off and on to 2 Apr 1999, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 732 Wadsworth Drive; Dave Patton, Karen Fay (ph), Laurence C. Binford. Winter 1998-1999 witnessed another �invasion� of Calliope Hummingbirds into Louisiana, with "about 20 present during the winter" (NAB 53(2): 175). Many of these records have never been reviewed, and the Committee encourages their eventual submission.
One female (1998-120) on 14 December 1998, Iberville: 3.7 mi. N St. Gabriel, 545 Pecan Drive; Karen Fay.
One immature male (1998-83) from 31 Dec 1998 -31 Jan 1999, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 1180 Stanford Avenue (residence of Carol Foil); Laurence C. Binford and Dave Patton. Bird had been previously banded in Metairie, Jefferson, on 4 Oct 1998 by Nancy L. Newfield (confirmed by NLN in January fide reporters). For winter 1998-1999, Louisiana recorded "a Calliope high with about 20 present during the winter" (NAB53(2):175).
One female or immature male (1999-003) on 14 January 1999, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 9350 W. Inniswold Rd., residence of Miriam Davey; Laurence C. Binford.
One female or immature male (1999-005) on 26 January 1999, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 620 Rodney, residence of Yvonne Bordelon; Laurence C. Binford and Daniel F. Lane.
One adult female (99-67) from 8 Nov 1999-18 Apr 2000, Iberville: 3.7/4 mi. N of St. Gabriel, 545/435 Pecan Drive; Donna L. Dittmann and Steven W. Cardiff (ph?), J. V. Remsen (card only), Dave Patton (recapture to confirm band number on 18 Feb 2000; ph), and Michael Seymour (ph only taken 21 Nov, published in NAB 54(1): 63); NAB 54(3): 293. This individual first appeared in late fall 1998 and was banded (band No. Y01739) at the J. V. Remsen residence (545 Pecan Drive) on 27 Jan 1999; it subsequently moved to nearby 435 Pecan where it remained until 8 Feb 1999 (see record No. 98-135 above). The bird reappeared 8 Nov 1999 at the Remsen residence and remained to 23 Dec, but then moved to 435 Pecan Drive where it spent the balance of the winter except for visits back to the Remsen residence on 28 Dec 1999 and 22 Jan 2000.
One female (99-69) from 22 Dec 1999-27 Mar 2000, Iberville: 4 mi. N of St. Gabriel, 435 Pecan Drive; Donna L. Dittmann and Steven W. Cardiff, Dave Patton (banded on 18 Feb 2000, band No. Y03033; ph). This bird was in the same stage of molt as record No. 99-67 (band No. Y01739) suggesting that it was also an adult, and, therefore, possibly one of at least three birds present at this site the previous winter (see also record No. 98-135).
One, probably a female (1999-82), on 22 Dec 1999, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 9727 N. Parkview (residence of Landry and Mary Kirk); Laurence C. Binford.
One immature male (99-71) on 27 Dec 1999, Lafayette: Lafayette (residence of Gloria Knox); Dave Patton (ph; banded).
One (2000-100) on 2 January 2000, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 1180 Stanford Ave.; Carol Foil and Laurence C. Binford (Baton Rouge CBC, ABF card-only).
One immature female (2000-96) on 3 Feb 2000, East Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, 9621 N. Parkview (residence of Bob and Beth Hansen); Nancy L. Newfield (banded, band no. Y02563). This and the preceding record (1999-82) could pertain to the same individual.
One adult female, (00-51) from 26 Oct 2000-18 Mar 2001, Iberville; 4 mi. N of St. Gabriel, 435 Pecan Drive; Donna L. Dittmann and Steven W. Cardiff, Michael A. Seymour (ph only, taken 11 Nov), Dave Patton (captured 23 Feb, band No. Y03033 confirmed). This individual was returning for its second winter at this site (see record No. 99-69 above).
One immature male (00-80) from 25 Nov 2000-1 Apr. 2001, Iberville: 3.7/4 mi. N of St. Gabriel, 545/435 Pecan Drive: J. V. Remsen (card only), Donna L. Dittmann and Steven W. Cardiff, WBRZ-TV-Baton Rouge (Tumey's Travels aired video segment archived in LBRC file), M. Mark Swan (ph taken 31 Jan), Dave Patton (banded on 23 Feb 2000, band No. Y03160); LOS News 198: 13, NAB 55(3): 309. Bird reportedly first appeared at Remsen residence (545 Pecan) 25 Nov-6 Dec 2000, relocated to Dittmann/Cardiff residence 8 Dec-30 Mar (molting to adult plumage by departure), and was briefly observed back at the Remsen residence on 1 Apr.
One adult female (2000-68) from 7-30 Dec 2000, East Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, 9350 W. Inniswold; Miriam Davey and Nancy L. Newfield (band no. Y02563); banded previous season, 3 Feb 2000 (NLN) at Baton Rouge residence of Bob and Beth Hansen (see LBRC record no. 2000-96 above).
One immature male (00-67) from 23 Dec 2000 to at least 23 Jan 2001, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge (residence of Cindi Macolini); Dave Patton (banded on 23 Jan; ph). Calliope Hummingbird was removed from the Review List in September 2002, as winter numbers remained relatively high from the late 1990�s through 2001-2002.
One immature male (2000-088) on 24 December 2000 at least 2 January 2001, St Tammany: Slidell, 913 Teddy Ave.; Peggy Siegert.
One immature male (2001-72) from 9 Nov 2001 to at least 3 Feb 2002, St. Tammany: Covington, 23 Cardinal Road (residence of Margaret & John Owens); Nancy L. Newfield (banded 9 Nov, band no. R55144, feathers deposited at LSUMNS, and banding data). NAB56(2):185 mentioned "Eleven Calliope Hummingbirds were reported in Louisiana, with 3 in one yard in Covington, St. Tammany 30 Dec;� see also LBRC record nos. 2001-69, 2001-71, and 2002-33 below.
One adult female (2001-88) from 11 Nov 2001-4 Apr 2002; Iberville: 4 mi. N of St. Gabriel, 435 Pecan Drive; Donna L. Dittmann and Steven W. Cardiff. Recaptured and band no. Y03033 confirmed by Dave Patton (ph) on 22 Feb 2002, originally banded by Patton at this location 18 Feb 2000 as a probable adult (see LBRC record no. 1999-69; Dittmann and Cardiff 2003).
One adult male (2001-89) from 27 Nov 2001-30 Mar 2002, Iberville: 4 mi. N of St. Gabriel, 435 Pecan Drive; Donna L. Dittmann and Steven W. Cardiff; NAB56(1):63. Recaptured and band no. Y03160 confirmed by Dave Patton (ph) on 22 Feb 2002, originally banded as immature by Patton at this location 23 Feb 2001. As was the case in winter hummingbird season 2000- 2001, this bird was first detected at nearby residence of J. V. Remsen, Jr. (25 Nov 2001; card) then moved to 435 Pecan Drive for remainder of winter (see also LBRC record no. 2000-80; Dittmann and Cardiff 2003). This anecdotal case may suggest that not only do hummingbirds exhibit wintering site philopatry, but some individuals may also retrace their migration route and stops in successive migrations.
One immature female (2001-70) from 29 Nov to at least 1 Dec 2001, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 1357 Stuart Avenue (residence of Cindy & Mike Macolini); Nancy L. Newfield (banded 1 Dec, band no. R55175, feather deposited at LSUMNS, and banding data).
One immature female (2001-39) from 30 Nov 2001 to at least 6 Jan 2002, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 1180 Stanford Avenue (residence of Carol Foil); Donna L. Dittmann & Steven W. Cardiff, Nancy L. Newfield (banded 6 Jan, band no. R06402, feather deposited at LSUMNS, and banding data).
One immature female (2001-71) from 30 Nov 2001-3 Feb 2002, St. Tammany: Covington, 23 Cardinal Road (residence of Margaret & John Owens); Nancy L. Newfield (banded 30 Nov, band no. R55171, feather deposited at LSUMNS, banding report).
One immature female (2001-69) on 18 Dec 2001, St. Tammany: Covington, 23 Cardinal Road (residence of Margaret & John Owens); Nancy L. Newfield (banded, band no. R55185, feathers deposited at LSUMNS, and banding data).
One immature female (2001-84) from 23 Dec 2001 to at least 13 Mar 2002, St. Tammany: Covington, 72630 Holly Road #1 (residence of Yvonne & Al Bordelon); Linda Beall (banded 13 Jan, band no. 06115, banding data, ph).
One immature female (2001-32) from 30 Dec 2001-10 Jan 2002, Lafourche: Thibodaux, Acadia Woods subdivision, Placer Drive (residence of Barbara and Mike Gauthier); John Conover, Nancy L. Newfield (banded 10 Jan, band no. R06423, feather deposited at LSUMNS, and banding data), and Beth H. Maniscalco.
One immature female (2002-38) on 6 Jan 2002, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 9350 W. Inniswold (residence of Miriam Davey); Nancy L. Newfield (banded, band no. R06410, feather deposited at LSUMNS, and banding data).
One adult female (2002-99) on 6 Jan 2002, East Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, 9350 W. Inniswold (residence of Miriam Davey); Nancy L. Newfield (recapture of band no. Y02563; see LBRC record nos. 2000-06 and 2000-68 above).
One immature male (2002-34) from 6-27 Jan 2002, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, 909 Rittner (residence of Satya Maliakal & Christopher C. Witt); Nancy L. Newfield (banded 27 Jan, band no. T65059, feathers deposited at LSUMNS, and banding data).
One immature female (2002-37) on 12 Jan 2002, Jefferson: Bridge City, 329 Oak Avenue (residence of Brian Johnson); Nancy L. Newfield (banded, band no. R06427, feather deposited at LSUMNS, and banding data).
One immature female (2002-36) on 22 Jan 2002, Lafourche: Raceland, 120 Blouin Street (residence of Lisa Robichaux); Nancy L. Newfield (banded, band no. R06480, feather deposited at LSUMNS, and banding data).
One immature female (2002-35) on 23 Jan 2002, Ascension: Donaldsonville, 3051 Hwy. 1 S (residence of Lynn Bechnel); Nancy L. Newfield (banded, band no. R06489, feather deposited at LSUMNS, and banding data).
One immature male (2002-42) on 26 Jan 2002, Lafayette: Lafayette (residence of Toddy Guidry); Dave Patton (ph).
One immature male (2002-33) on 3 Feb 2002, St. Tammany: Covington, 23 Cardinal Road (residence of Margaret & John Owens); Nancy L. Newfield (banded, band no. T65053, feathers deposited at LSUMNS, and banding data).
One immature male (2002-32) from 5-8 Mar 2002, Lafourche: Raceland, 120 Blouin Street (residence of Lisa Robichaux); Nancy L. Newfield (banded 8 Mar, band no. R39321, feathers deposited at LSUMNS, and banding data); NAB56(3):316.
One immature male (2003-06) from 4-5 Jan 2003, East Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge 8934 Alma Drive; Dennis Demcheck (ph). Although this species was removed from the Review List 7 Sep 2002, the LBRC reviewed the preceding report as a courtesy.
One in female-type plumage (1995-141) on 26 Dec 1995, St. Tammany: Covington. This bird was apparently videotaped, but the observer reported that the video footage was of poor quality. Members determined that the written description did not adequately exclude other species from consideration. The LBRC would welcome submission of the videotape documentation if it still exists, and would re-review this record.
One female or immature (1997-39) on 26 October 1997, St. Tammany: Lewisburg, 162 Elm St. The observer indicated some uncertainty about the identification, which was based on a very brief description lacking a convincing set of diagnostic characters for this species.
Two, immature male and immature female (2000-086) on 26 December 2000, St. Tammany: Slidell, 1418 Greenwood St. Some Members were convinced by the description, but a majority believed that the description did not eliminate other Selasphorus species.