My special Christmas present

During the 6 days (see posts Dec 1-6) the Violet-crowned Hummingbird was seen at the oasis very few people were able to come see it. One who was able to visit that week was Dennis Shepler. Afterwards, he made me a wonderful painting of it that is being mailed to me. Meanwhile, he gave me permission to post this photo of it here.

What a wonderful souvenir/xmas present of the rarest species documented at CMO to date (19th state record)! Thank you so much, Dennis!