Tweeters-

We know that some of you have been in the Patagonia area of SE Arizona to bird so we thought we'd pass on the following (Aug 30) from Stuart Healy, a guide there:

In the Paton's yard, we learned the sad news that Marion Paton had passed
away yesterday afternoon after a long illness. I'm sure that many folks have
seen their lifer VIOLET-CROWNED HUMMINGBIRD here (including me) so it was
fitting that we we soon saw one or more visiting the feeders. [From Robin
Baxter: If you wish to
send condolences, you can send them to the family at P.O. Box 887, Patagonia, AZ
85624. However, please don't ask about the future of Paton's Birder Haven. For
the time being, the yard remains open to birders.]

-Bill Voss and Renee Marth, Port Townsend, WA