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8 Feb Snow brings the birds to feeders ["Susan Riley" ]
8 Feb Ring-biled Gulls and Bald Eagles ["Ron and Dollyann" ]
7 Feb Trumpeter Swans and Tundra Comparing body axis. []
8 Feb Commonn Mergansers Campbell County, TN ["jimimoore AT juno.com" ]
7 Feb Horned Grebe, etc. (Greene Co., TN) [Alice Loftin / Don Miller ]
7 Feb Sandhill Cranes ["Tommie Rogers" ]
7 Feb Marion county ["Tommie Rogers" ]
07 Feb Hiawassee Refuge yesterday [Bonnie Mattheus ]
7 Feb Red-Breasted Merganser at TVA Pond [Virginia Reynolds ]
7 Feb slow day at Hiwassee [Robin Barrow ]
6 Feb Re: Update on Sandhills and Whooper [Douglas Downs ]
6 Feb Fox Sparrow, etc. (Greene Co., TN) [Alice Loftin / Don Miller ]
6 Feb Update on Sandhills and Whooper [Douglas Downs ]
6 Feb Pine Siskin ["Tommie Rogers" ]
6 Feb Sandhills and Whooper in White Co [Douglas Downs ]
6 Feb Pickwick Pickin's []
4 Feb Nesting Bald Eagles ["Steve Routledge" ]
4 Feb field trip announcement Hiwassee refuge [Robin Barrow ]
4 Feb Crittenden Co. Swan []
03 Feb Action Alert: Thank the Governor for restoring the Real Estate Transfer Fund [Melinda Welton ]
2 Feb "Krider's" red-tailed hawk - Cheatham Co. [Ed Schneider ]
2 Feb Rusty Blackbirds at Henry Horton SP []
2 Feb Crittenden Co. AR Tundra Swan []
01 Feb January Yard List []
1 Feb Birding Cards ["Tommie Rogers" ]
1 Feb TOS Winter meeting at Reelfoot [Carole Gobert ]
1 Feb Re: bird cards [Chris Sloan ]
01 Feb Re: bird cards ["Scott Somershoe" ]
01 Feb Re: Birder Cards [Harold Howell ]
01 Feb Re: Birder cards []
1 Feb Re: Birder cards []
1 Feb Birder cards ["Patrick March" ]
1 Feb Birds at Shelby Farms [Virginia Reynolds ]
01 Feb Field Sparrows [Harold Howell ]
1 Feb Weekend feeder birds in Gibson County [Mark Greene ]
31 Jan TN-BIRDS CASUAL STORM EVENT STYLE DISCONTINUED ["Wallace Coffey" ]
31 Jan Recent observations (Greene Co., Washington Co., TN) [Alice Loftin / Don Miller ]
31 Jan Knoxville CBC results - long []
31 Jan FW: eBird Report - 3722 Halifax , 1/31/10 [Ben Britton ]
31 Jan Birds in yard Jan 31 [MELISSA MURPHY ]
31 Jan Cove Lake ["tom howe" ]
31 Jan Snow birds eating dog feces ["Tommy Edwards" ]
30 Jan More Snow Birds At Birdfeeders. ["Shane Adams" ]
30 Jan Birds I saw today in my yard [Lindi Allen ]
30 Jan feeder birds in calloway county KY (mear murray) ["jan flynn" ]
30 Jan Sightings Report 28 Jan Tundra Swan West Memphis,Ark ["John Walko" ]
30 Jan Birds seen at my feeder [Melissa Ryan ]
30 Jan Re: Birds at the Feeder [Bonnie Mattheus ]
30 Jan Birds at the Feeder [Donna Ward ]
30 Jan Bellevue B-H Cowbirds ["fekel" ]
30 Jan After the storm ["David Spicer" ]
30 Jan Encased in ice [Bill Pulliam ]
30 Jan robins Cocke Co ["Jean Obrist" ]
29 Jan Fwd: [GABO-L] The Ivory Gull has passed [David Hollie ]
29 Jan fiirst snowflakes at Bristol -- storm approaches ["Wallace Coffey" ]
29 Jan Feeder Birds ["Tommie Rogers" ]
29 Jan SPECIAL TN-BIRDS NET ANNOUNCEMENT FOR WINTER STORM ["Wallace Coffey" ]
29 Jan Fw: [GABO-L] Ivory Gull, West Point Lake, 1/29/10 at 2:17pm []
29 Jan Sorry for duplicate post []
29 Jan Fw: [GABO-L] Ivory Gull, West Point Lake, 1/29/10 at 2:17pm []
29 Jan Important Ivory Gull update - Bad News []
29 Jan Important Ivory Gull update - Bad News []
29 Jan Birds, Birds, Birds! ["likebird" ]
29 Jan pre-snow birds - Knox []
28 Jan Merlins at Percy Priest Lake ["Scott Somershoe" ]
28 Jan GA Ivory Gull ["Tommie Rogers" ]
28 Jan common mergansers - woods reservoir [Terry Witt ]
28 Jan Knoxville area Northern Harrier []
27 Jan Ivory and Thayer's Gull photos []
27 Jan Anderson County Ruddy Duck [Carole Gobert ]
27 Jan TN bird-Hamilton Co-pm-26Jan10-addition []
27 Jan TN bird-Red Clay Park, Bradley Co-27Jan10 []
27 Jan TN bird Hamilton Co-pm-26Jan10 []
27 Jan aechmophorus sp. at floating mill recreation area, dekalb county [Stephen Stedman ]
27 Jan Re: Last try (I promise) Ivory Gull link [Ed Schneider ]
27 Jan Last try (I promise) Ivory Gull link [Ed Schneider ]

Subject: Snow brings the birds to feeders
From: "Susan Riley" <susan_riley54 AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:09:34 -0600

Feb. 8, 2010 I awoke this morning to over 3 inches of snow on the ground which was a beautiful sight. I was home bound all day and so was able to watch my feeders. I counted 20 different species of birds today which is a record for my small wooded backyard!! Highlights were 3 bluebirds (which only come when it is very cold and snowy), a pair of pine warblers and a red winged blackbird. But the surprise bird and first for my yard, was late afternoon when I looked out the window and saw a Sharp Shinned Hawk sitting on a branch very near my feeders. He hung around long enough for me to get a good look and scare off all my birds. What a treat today has been!! Good Birding!!! Susan Riley Germantown Shelby County =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Ring-biled Gulls and Bald Eagles
From: "Ron and Dollyann" <aves7000 AT bellsouth.net>
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:29:25 -0500

TN-birders, Yesterday Dollyann and I wanted to kill some time before the commercial-laden Super Bowl, so we went birding east of Knoxville to see if I could get some photos of Bonaparte's Gulls around Cherokee Dam, on the border of Jefferson and Grainger counties. We were out there a week or so ago and saw about 2000 Bonaparte's just below the dam and in the general area. It was raining that day so photography wasn't in the cards. True to form yesterday, we saw virtually no Bonaparte's Gulls anywhere around the dam area, either below it or on the lake. We saw a huge concentration of gulls sitting on the far shore across the lake, so there may have been some there. Not wanting to give up so soon, we then decided to drive north on highway 375 (look at page 60 of the DeLorme Gazetteer) to see if we could find other areas to view the lake and maybe find some photo-able gulls. We came upon a place called the May Springs campground. We drove in a ways and found a large group of about 150-200 Ring-billed Gulls working a narrow slough beside the road. I think the slough was pretty shallow, as the group of gulls would all fly back out towards the lake and a nearby marina, then, en mass, turn around and fly back up the slough. Once they got about half way up the slough they started plunge-diving and catching what I assume were shad minnows. I thought this was pretty interesting for two reasons. First, they were working as a group, like pelicans or dolphins, herding the minnows up the slough into shallower waters. Secondly, they were plunge-diving into the water to catch the fish. I don't know that I've ever seen a gull do this. They would plunge head-first into the water all the way to the tips of their wings and then bob back to the surface, sometimes with a fish and sometimes not. We then drove over to the Douglas Dam area, in Sevier County. Not much was happening up on the lake itself, so we went to the camground area below the dam. The dam was releasing lots of water and the river was moving swiftly. Dollyann noticed what appeared to be about a 4th year Bald Eagle (mostly white head but still some black streaking on the crown) sitting in the trees on the opposite bank. Before long we saw a second eagle, and then shortly some more. In all, we counted 6 Bald Eagles along the trees on the opposite bank from the campground. This was the most Bald Eagles I've ever seen at one time in this part of the state. Not much else around but there were also about 30 Great Blue Herons in the vicinity. You just never know what you're going to find when you go birding! Ain't life grand! Great birding, Ron Hoff and Dollyann Myers Clinton, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Trumpeter Swans and Tundra Comparing body axis.
From: OLCOOT1 AT aol.com
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:48:05 EST

Feb. 7, 2010 Tipton - Dyer - Lake Co. TN Today, I lucked up on the 3 immature Trumpeter Swans that have been hanging around near Reelfoot Lake. I've posted photos showing the differences in the body axis lines on the 2 swan species starting at: _http://www.pbase.com/ol_coot/image/121629549_ (http://www.pbase.com/ol_coot/image/121629549) Also, I've posted photos of an adult dark morph Western Red-tail and an adult Krider's found this weekend. Their photos can be viewed just after the swan photos. Good Birding !!! Jeff R. Wilson / TLBA 6300 Memphis-Arlington Road Bartlett, TN 38135 http://www.pbase.com/ol_coot/ What is this feathered thing that lifts my heart to the heavens. =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Commonn Mergansers Campbell County, TN
From: "jimimoore AT juno.com" <jimimoore@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 03:39:20 GMT

I saw 3 gorgeous adult Male Common Mergansers at Cove Lake State park, Campbell County, TN late afternoon. They could be seen from the fishing dock in the middle of the park area. I usually see 1 or 2 every other year after inclement weather such as we have had lately.. There was also one Herring Gull 1st yr mixed in with apx 60 Ring Billed Gulls. I also heard a Red Breasted Nuthatch Nell Moore Caryville, TN ____________________________________________________________ Nutrition Improve your career health. Click now to study nutrition! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/c?cp=9hQRUJwZ3T5I0q6BNJGg_gAAJz3qk_fTYNKm2woc0xhS1eHAAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASQwAAAAA= =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Horned Grebe, etc. (Greene Co., TN)
From: Alice Loftin / Don Miller <pandion AT embarqmail.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:11:32 -0500 (EST)

February 7, 2010 Greene County: Mosheim and vicinity I found a Horned Grebe at mid-day in a flooded field adjacent to Bridge Burners Boulevard. This is only my second personal record for this species in Greene County. The other date was March 11, 1997. Also present today: Eurasian Collared-Dove (4, Mosheim) Horned Lark (1, Baughard Hill Road) Don Miller Greeneville, Greene Co., TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Sandhill Cranes
From: "Tommie Rogers" <Bananaquit1 AT comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:43:54 -0500

About 100 Sandhill Cranes were in fields on Hwy 127 between Dunlap and Pikeville in Bledsoe county today. They were there on Friday, also. Tommie Rogers =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Marion county
From: "Tommie Rogers" <Bananaquit1 AT comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 16:52:45 -0500

Today I saw Fox Sparrows everywhere I stopped to look for sparrows, although, last winter I didn't locate one. Other birds of note were 3 Red-breasted Mergansers, Orange-crowned Warbler, and a single Canvasback near Nickajack Dam. Bonaparte's Gulls are numerous there. Tommie Rogers Marion county =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Hiawassee Refuge yesterday
From: Bonnie Mattheus <bmattheu AT southern.edu>
Date: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:40:02 -0500

Two of us went to the Hiawassee Refuge in Meigs county to see the sandhill cranes. From the gazebo and observation decks, we could not see even one bird. Period. Very strange for the info in the gazebo said they should be here February and March. The wildlife worker had told me on the phone, that two weeks ago they counted 40,000. Yesterday.....nothing. And the water levels are up with all the rain. We wandered around the back roads and observed a few cranes in peoples yards and fields, but all told, we observed fewer than 100. We were not expecting to see red headed woodpecker, but did spot three and that was nice. Bonnie Mattheus Ooltewah, TN Hamilton County -- *Bonnie Mattheus, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.C.C., President *PO Box 1038, Collegedale, TN 37315 Phone 423-238-7467 http://www.bonherbals.com "Home of *Immune Ammunition*," a five-herb blend to fight bacteria, virus and fungus. =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Red-Breasted Merganser at TVA Pond
From: Virginia Reynolds <treynold AT comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 14:30:31 -0600

This morning at the Ensley Bottoms TVA a female Red-breasted Merganser was spotted. The number of Scaup was well below previous weeks, although the number of Ring-billed Gulls has grown. A few Least Sandpipers were spotted and only 1 Killdeer. Virginia Reynolds Memphis, TN Shelby County =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: slow day at Hiwassee
From: Robin Barrow <braveladyrobin AT gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 10:53:33 -0500

3 members of KTOS spent a very cold afternoon at Hiwassee Refuge in Meigs Co. We expected to see the usual thousands of Sandhill Cranes and were surprised to only find 250, and none of those landing within site of the refuge observation deck. Our best views of the Sandhills were along Blythe Ferry Rd at a cornfield, where we had great views of 80 cranes, and at a private pond on a large estate where 220 cranes came in to roost. From the Cherokee Memorial we could see a Bald Eagle at a distance, and we had a Northern Harrier at the refuge. The most surprising bird of the day was a tame peacock in the middle of the road on Charles Rd, north of the river. Robin Barrow Knox Co. =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Update on Sandhills and Whooper
From: Douglas Downs <douglas_downs AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 18:42:57 -0600

To Ed and all others, My apologies for not noting the fact that I was unable to get close enough to the Whooping Crane to gather any info on its leg bands. With the overcast sky during the night, I am hoping it will remain in the area through the day tomorrow. If so, I will try to get out and get a closer look. I, too, would like to find out more about our wandering Whooper. Doug Downs Sparta, White County, TN From: ed.schneider AT hotmail.com To: douglas_downs AT hotmail.com Subject: RE: [TN-Bird] Update on Sandhills and Whooper Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 17:25:48 -0600 Thanks for the report, Doug. Can you make out any of the leg bands on the bird from your photos? Just wondering if it's one the two whoopers that have wintered here in Davidson Co. that are no-shows this year. Operation Migration folks don't even know their whereabouts. I'll attach a shot of the immature Krider's red-tailed hawk from up the road. Good birding, Ed Schneider Whites Creek Davidson Co. > From: douglas_downs AT hotmail.com > To: tn-bird AT freelists.org > Subject: [TN-Bird] Update on Sandhills and Whooper > Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:47:16 -0600 > > Returned to the Black Oak Rd. area of White County after reporting the Sandhills and the Whooping Crane earlier today. By the time I had worked all the fields west of Black Oak Rd. and behind the Black Oak Church of God (on Burgess Falls Rd. near Black Oak intersection), I had counted over 800 Sandhill Cranes. Also relocated the Whooping Crane, got some long distance photos in the fields near Black Oak Rd., and then followed the Whooper as it flew from Black Oak Rd. to the fields behind the Church of God. Though my photos are from some distance away, they are good enough in magnification to show the clear field marks of a Whooping Crane. This represents the first Whooper I have found personally in White County. The first ever actually seen and recorded for White County were the remarkable eight (that's right, eight!) seen by myself and Ed LeGrand on the 2008 White County CBC. I'd have to say that any day you are able to see a Whooping Crane, regardless of where and when > , is a good day of birding! > > Additional Note: Also had a flock of Sandhills this past Wednesday afternoon at 4 flying over Hwy 111 in White County towards the northwest. These represent my first Sandhills of 2010. > > Best to all, > > Doug Downs > Sparta, White County, TN > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ > =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== > > The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with > first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. > You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds > you report were seen. 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Subject: Fox Sparrow, etc. (Greene Co., TN)
From: Alice Loftin / Don Miller <pandion AT embarqmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 19:40:35 -0500 (EST)

February 6, 2010 Greene County: Kinser Park (KP), Greeneville, and nearby areas Birds were active today, many of them feeding vigorously in open areas in the chilly, damp weather. I spent about two and a half hours birding and recorded the following: Gadwall (14) Ring-necked Duck Wild Turkey (36) Northern Harrier Winter Wren (KP) Golden-crowned Kinglet (3) Ruby-crowned Kinglet Hermit Thrush (KP) Brown Thrasher (KP) Cedar Waxwing (400+, Greeneville) Fox Sparrow (5, KP) Swamp Sparrow Interesting note on Fox Sparrow-- This is only the second time that I have found more than two in one day in Greene County since I began keeping records sixteen years ago. The other occasion was also on February 6--in 1996. On that day, I also found five. The location was a private property in western Greene County that I visited along with James Brooks, Jim Holt, Jo Anne Routledge, and Larry Routledge. We were responding to a report of a possible Pine Grosbeak, which proved to be a false alarm, but we found a nice offering of birds nonetheless. Where did fourteen years go? Don Miller Greeneville, Greene Co., TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Update on Sandhills and Whooper
From: Douglas Downs <douglas_downs AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:47:16 -0600

Returned to the Black Oak Rd. area of White County after reporting the Sandhills and the Whooping Crane earlier today. By the time I had worked all the fields west of Black Oak Rd. and behind the Black Oak Church of God (on Burgess Falls Rd. near Black Oak intersection), I had counted over 800 Sandhill Cranes. Also relocated the Whooping Crane, got some long distance photos in the fields near Black Oak Rd., and then followed the Whooper as it flew from Black Oak Rd. to the fields behind the Church of God. Though my photos are from some distance away, they are good enough in magnification to show the clear field marks of a Whooping Crane. This represents the first Whooper I have found personally in White County. The first ever actually seen and recorded for White County were the remarkable eight (that's right, eight!) seen by myself and Ed LeGrand on the 2008 White County CBC. I'd have to say that any day you are able to see a Whooping Crane, regardless of where and when , is a good day of birding! Additional Note: Also had a flock of Sandhills this past Wednesday afternoon at 4 flying over Hwy 111 in White County towards the northwest. These represent my first Sandhills of 2010. Best to all, Doug Downs Sparta, White County, TN _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Pine Siskin
From: "Tommie Rogers" <Bananaquit1 AT comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 14:33:39 -0500

A large flock of American Goldfinches (130) came to the feeders today and one Pine Siskin was among them. I heard it sing long before I located it on the ground with the other birds. Tommie Rogers Marion county =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Sandhills and Whooper in White Co
From: Douglas Downs <douglas_downs AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 13:23:31 -0600

Returning to Sparta from Cookeville about an hour ago, I took a quick detour by the plowed fields on Black Oak Rd. in White County. They did not disappoint, as I found a gathering of 200-400 Sandhill Cranes on the ground, accompanied by a single Whooping Crane. I am on the way back at this time with camera in hand. Doug Downs Sparta, White County, TN _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Pickwick Pickin's
From: OLCOOT1 AT aol.com
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:22:44 EST

Feb. 5, 2010 Pickwick area Hardin Co. TN I had to check a problem a friend of mine was having at his house near Decaturville, so that's kinda close to Pickwick. I spent about an hour and a half and found the following. At the dam, they are dumping water from 14 gates and there were a few thousand gulls fighting each other, Great Blue Herons and the turbulence for the tumbling fish. There were about 7 or 8 Herring Gulls of various ages and a single Lesser Black-back of the race "graellsii" nearing adult plumage and the rest that I saw were Ring-billed Gulls. I got a couple of photos of the Lesser B-b and put one on my birds of 2010 web page. From the dam on the upper lake there were a few Herring and Ring-bills on the railing, a dozen or so Pied-billed and Horned Grebes plus 4 male Red-breasted Mergansers. A run down to Bruton Branch produced 9 Common Loons, 8 Golden-eye and 3 Bald Eagles plus the regular grebes. I wished that I'd had more time but I'll take any time I can get looking through the Pickwick birds! Good Birding !!! Jeff R. Wilson / TLBA 6300 Memphis-Arlington Road Bartlett, TN 38135 http://www.pbase.com/ol_coot/ What is this feathered thing that lifts my heart to the heavens. =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Nesting Bald Eagles
From: "Steve Routledge" <eyerout AT bellsouth.net>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:00:44 -0600

Stewart Co./ Henry Co. This afternoon brought a misty rain and temps in the low 40's, but Cyndi and I ventured over to Cross Creeks, Ft. Donelson Battlefield and Paris Landing to see what might be cooking. The good news is that the Bald Eagles that have had a nest within the battleground park are at it again. With very little effort, we were able to see one of the adults on the nest. According to the ranger, the adults started sitting on the nest two days ago. I believe this is the 5th or 6th straight year they have occupied the same nest. From the Cross Creeks observation deck we observed most of the anticipated fare including another mature Bald Eagle (possibly the mate to the one on the nest....not actually that far away "as the eagle flies"). Five sparrows in the immediate grass in front of the deck including swamp, song, white-throated, field, and house; Healthy populations of Canada Geese, Ring-billed Gulls, American Crows, Northern Pintails, Mallards, Coots, Gadwall and a handful of American Widgeons, Ruddy Ducks and even a few Canvasbacks along with Lesser Scaup. Also near the feeders were Red-bellied, Downy, and one Hairy Woodpecker along with American Goldfinches and a pair of Eastern bluebirds. Paris Landing afforded us another very close look at a resting Bald Eagle. We also saw the "resident" Red-headed woodpecker, along with distant rafts of Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. Also, a pair of distant Common Loons, a few Horned Grebes and a pair of Pied-billed Grebes, some ruddy Ducks and some Ring-necked Ducks were scattered throughout the waters off the landing. The only gulls we were able to identify were Ring-billed. Always fun come rain or shine, Steve & Cyndi Routledge Clarksville-Montgomery County =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: field trip announcement Hiwassee refuge
From: Robin Barrow <braveladyrobin AT gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:10:52 -0500

The Knoxville TOS announces the following field trip: Saturday, February 6, 2 p.m. from Knoxville Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, Birchwood, TN Leader: Robin Barrow (865-297-2572, braveladyrobin AT gmail.com) Meet at the Stokely Building parking lot at 320 N Cedar Bluff Rd. for carpooling from Knoxville. We can also stop at Lenoir City to pick up some folks�call me if you need this. We�ll arrive late in the day (around 4:15) to catch the birds as they come in to feed and stay until after sunset, then grab a fast-food dinner before returning to Knoxville by 8:30 p.m. Sandhill Cranes are the target birds, but a good number of ducks are possible, and there is good sparrow habitat nearby. We will stop along the Hiwassee River to scan for shore birds and snipe on the way down. Spotting scopes are recommended. The snow should clear up before we leave, but it will be windy and cold. Long johns are recommended. Robin Barrow Knox Co. =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Crittenden Co. Swan
From: OLCOOT1 AT aol.com
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:53:31 EST

Feb. 4, 2010 Crittenden Co. Ark. The immature Tundra Swan was still feeding at its regular location, today at noon . It was on the east side of the eastern most wet field along the road. Here are Sumershoe and Walko's directions: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Location: Just west of West Memphis, AR, I-40 Exit #271/Hwy 147. Just about 100 feet north of the exit on Hwy 147, there is an unmarked road to the right. This road runs parallel to the interstate. Go back east on that road about a mile and there are several flooded fields just north of the road that are full of ducks. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> It was a fit day out for ducks and swans plus an Ol'Coot or so. Good Birding !!! Jeff R. Wilson / TLBA 6300 Memphis-Arlington Road Bartlett, TN 38135 http://www.pbase.com/ol_coot/ What is this feathered thing that lifts my heart to the heavens. =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Action Alert: Thank the Governor for restoring the Real Estate Transfer Fund
From: Melinda Welton <weltonmj AT earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:54:10 -0600

Conservation Action Alert Subject: Restoring the Real Estate Transfer Fund in 2010. From: Melinda Welton, TOS Conservation Policy Committee Co-chair Action: Send a letter to Governor Bredesen thanking him for fully restoring the Real Estate Transfer Funds in his proposed 2010 state budget, and copy the chairs of the Tennessee Senate and House Finance committees. This is the fund that gives us the ability to purchase land in the state. Add a sentence about why land conservation or parks are important to you. See below for more background. This is Phase 1 of our effort to keep this important fund in the final version of the 2010 budget. Governor Phil Bredesen Tennessee State Capitol Nashville, TN 37243-0001 Phone: 615.741.2001 Email: Phil.Bredesen AT tn.gov Senator Randy McNally Finance, Ways and Means Chairman 301 6th Avenue North Suite 307 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243 Email: sen.randy.mcnally AT capitol.tn.gov Rep. Craig Fitzhugh Finance, Ways and Means Chairman 301 6th Avenue North Suite 33 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243 Email: rep.craig.fitzhugh AT capitol.tn.gov [PLEASE send a copy to the TOS Conservation Committee so that we have an idea of how many letters are sent and we can use that number in future letters weltonmj AT earthlink.net] Background: Since 1991, every time a piece of real estate changes hands in Tennessee a small fee has been contributed to a fund that has purchased 240,000 acres of some of the most beautiful and valuable wildlife and recreation land across the state. Unfortunately, for the past 2 years of tough economic times these Real Estate Transfer funds have been diverted to the state budget (where they contributed less than 1/10th of 1% to the total budget). The loss of these funds made Tennessee ineligible for $1,000s of federal match dollars to conserve additional irreplaceable wildlife and recreation land. Governor Phil Bredesen understands the economic, recreational, and ecological importance of conserving land and has fully restored the Real Estate Transfer Fund in his newly released proposed state budget. The Governor took a bold step in restoring these funds and we should thank him. The Legislature is likely to try and take them away UNLESS THEY HEAR FROM A LOT OF US! Breakdown on how the fund�s $16,595,000 will be spent: 1) Wetlands Fund: To acquire wetlands to benefit water quantity and quality, and important wildlife habitat. $6,576,300 2) State Parks Acquisition Fund: To acquire lands important to protect new state parks, natural areas, forests, historic sites, trails, and archeological sites and to protect existing parks by acquiring buffers and in-holdings. $3,112,500 3) Local Parks & Recreation Fund: To acquire lands for parks, natural areas, greenways, trails, archaeological sites and for lands needed for recreation facilities. Requires 50% match from local governments. $3,718,700 4) Agricultural Resources Conservation Fund: To teach farmers and to provide funding to implement Best Management Practices to clean-up or prevent pollution of our creeks and rivers. $3,187,500 Phase 1 is thanking the Governor and alerting the Finance Committees of our support. Phase 2, in a couple of weeks, will be for everyone to contact their own legislators as things heat up. The effort to restore the Real Estate Transfer Fund was coordinated by the Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation�s Forever Green Tennessee campaign. More information is at =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: "Krider's" red-tailed hawk - Cheatham Co.
From: Ed Schneider <ed.schneider AT hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 20:34:21 -0600

While driving South on Clarksville Hwy. (41) this afternoon, just South of New Hope Rd. (249) I saw a pale red-tailed hawk. I quickly drove home to get my camera, as I had never seen a leucistic red-tail. The bird was kind enough to stick around for me, and I got some decent images despite poor shooting conditions. I noticed right away that the bird was not "splotchy" as is common with leucism, and after conferring with field guides and more experienced Ornithologists, I'm confident the bird is the "Krider's" subspecies. If anyone cares to see images of the bird, or get better directions for viewing, please feel free to email me. Good birding! Ed Schneider Davidson Co. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Rusty Blackbirds at Henry Horton SP
From: Rconnorsphoto AT aol.com
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:08:46 EST

On a lunch break walk at Henry Horton SP today Ernest Farrell and I came on a flock of Rusty Blackbirds feeding in the thawed ground above the Duck River. These are first I've seen this winter. As suggested I sent the info to eBird's Rusty Blackbird Blitz web page. Richard Connors Nashville TN Location: Henry Horton State Park, Marshall Co. TN Observation date: 2/2/10 Number of species: 18 Rock Pigeon 10 Red-headed Woodpecker 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 Downy Woodpecker 2 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Blue Jay 6 American Crow 5 Tufted Titmouse 5 Carolina Wren 2 Northern Mockingbird 1 European Starling 8 Chipping Sparrow 4 Song Sparrow 1 White-throated Sparrow 4 Dark-eyed Junco 2 Northern Cardinal 5 Rusty Blackbird 25 Common Grackle 1 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Crittenden Co. AR Tundra Swan
From: OLCOOT1 AT aol.com
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:44:30 EST

Feb. 2, 2010 Crittenden Co. AR I had a late appointment down town and hopped across the bridge to check and see if the Tundra Swan reported by Scott Sumershoe and photographed by Jay Walko might still be around. At 2:15, I had the bird in the scope near the eastern most duck blind. There were thousands of ducks of 9 species in the surrounding flooded fields. I got a few ID photos showing the ID points well. If interested try: _http://www.pbase.com/ol_coot/image/121629499_ (http://www.pbase.com/ol_coot/image/121629499) Good Birding !!! Jeff R. Wilson / TLBA 6300 Memphis-Arlington Road Bartlett, TN 38135 http://www.pbase.com/ol_coot/ What is this feathered thing that lifts my heart to the heavens. =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: January Yard List
From: jpmoyle18 AT aol.com
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:30:45 -0500

Here is our Kingsport yard list for January! In order of first sighting. We have a marsh, fields, woodlands, feeders, etc. Out of 30 possible days! Species #Days Seen 1st Sightiing Highest Daily Number American Robin 07 01/01 11 Dark-eyed Junco 25 01/01 10 Car Chickadee 29 01/01 05 T. Titmouse 29 01/01 07 Am. Goldfinch 30 01/01 30 Chip. Sparrow 14 01/01 08 N. Cardinal 30 01/01 16 W-b Nuthatch 22 01/01 02 Yel.-r. Warbler 04 01/01 05 White-th. Sparrow 29 01/01 28 Field Sparrow 04 01/01 06 Carolina Wren 19 01/01 03 East. Bluebird 07 01/01 11 N. Mockingbird 25 01/01 01 G-c Kinglet 01 01/01 01 Red-b Woodpecker 18 01/01 01 Hairy Woodpecker 03 01/01 01 W. Turkey 28 01/01 24 Song Sparrow 16 01/01 02 M. Dove 23 01/02 32 Purple Finch 04 01/02 01 Blue Jay 15 01/03 04 D. Woodpecker 13 01/03 02 House Finch 03 01/03 03 E. Phoebe 02 01/03 01 Cooper's Hawk 03 01/03 01 Black Vulture 08 01/04 06 Eur. Starlings 07 01/04 100 T. Vulture 08 01/05 05 American Crow 23 01/06 23 Red-t. Hawk 03 01/07 02 N. Flicker 02 01/07 02 Pil. Woodpecker 05 01/10 01 E. Towhee 03 01/10 01 Fox Sparrow 02 01/10 01 Winter Wren 01 01/11 01 Killdeer 01 01/12 01 Brown Creeper 01 01/16 01 Cedar Waxwing 01 01/16 01 R-cr. Kinglet 02 01/18 02 Swamp Sparrow 01 01/19 02 C. Raven 02 01/19 01 John Moyle Glen Alpine Road Kingsport/Sullivan County =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Birding Cards
From: "Tommie Rogers" <Bananaquit1 AT comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 20:24:56 -0500

I have a card which reads, " I'm spending money in your community because I'm here to see your wonderful birds. Keep up the good work conserving your wildlife and wildlands, and I'll keep coming back." It has a Northern Cardinal on it. A friend in Florida gave me some to use on trips. Tommie Rogers Marion county =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: TOS Winter meeting at Reelfoot
From: Carole Gobert <cpgobert AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:16:02 -0500

I am posting this message for Tony King as he is having problems subscribing/posting to TN Birds. Carole Gobert, Knoxville Kudos to TOS President Dick Preston for singly hosting the TOS Winter Meeting in Tiptonville TN. over this unusually snowy weekend (Jan. 29 -31, 2010). It started snowing about 0900 hrs Friday and finally let up early Saturday morning. On a tip from Nancy Moore, Dick drove up from Memphis arriving late Friday. Saturday morning was cloudy with 4" plus of snow covering stubbly, flat fields, around the lake. Icicles were hanging off bald cypress knees and boles. The roads had all been plowed clear. Those that had not were worn by scads of duck hunters� vehicles. Therefore driving around while birding most of the day was no hassle. Dick drove Denise & me & Zambonie to his favorite spots. Late morning we were joined by Nancy Moore, who showed us more favorite spots. Snow geese were the most numerous species in one area around Black Bayou. There must have been 10,000 or more. The sound was a life time memory. Too numerous to count along most roads, at hardtop edge, were Horned Larks & Longspurs. Two Barn Owls were flushed from the old cotton seed oil processing barn on highway 78. During the day we saw numerous Bald Eagles, ducks galore and most of the usual fare. We could not locate the Tundra Swans, however. That evening Dick & I had good looks at a pair of Short Eared Owls, that flew parallel to the vehicle along a ditch for about 5 min. Almost 400 miles there and 400 back, we returned Sunday. Well worth the effort. Another memorable birding adventure! Thank you, Dick Preston. Be here at the spring meeting in Knoxville in May!! Tony King, Lenoir City, Loudon County, TN _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/direct/01/ =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: bird cards
From: Chris Sloan <chris.sloan AT comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:53:42 -0600

I think this would be an excellent and relatively inexpensive project for TOS; I would also suggest, though, that the such a card should include a link to the new TN Watchable Wildlife page. Chris Sloan Nashville, TN http://www.chrissloanphotography.com On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 3:48 PM, Scott Somershoe wrote: > TOS produced bird cards at some point in the past. I have a dozen or so in > my office. They basically say what Harold said but also has the TOS logo. > I do not know the original source of the cards, who made them, when they > were done, etc. > > We could approach the Board of Directors of TOS about the cards and > thoughts on an updated version. > > Cheers, > Scott Somershoe > > State Ornithologist > Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency > P.O. Box 40747 > Nashville, TN 37204 > 615-781-6653 (o) > 601-868-0101 (cell) > 615-781-6654 (fax) > > "Keeping the rubber side down." -SGS > =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== > > The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with > first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. > You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds > you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should > appear in the first paragraph. > _____________________________________________________________ > To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: > tn-bird AT freelists.org. > _____________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, send email to: > tn-bird-request AT freelists.org > with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. > ______________________________________________________________ > TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society > Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) > endorse the views or opinions expressed > by the members of this discussion group. > > Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN > wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org > ------------------------------ > Assistant Moderator Andy Jones > Cleveland, OH > ------------------------------- > Assistant Moderator Dave Worley > Rosedale, VA > -------------------------------- > Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan > Clarksville, TN > __________________________________________________________ > > Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society > web site at http://www.tnbirds.org > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > ARCHIVES > TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ > > MAP RESOURCES > Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif > Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com > > _____________________________________________________________ > > > =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: bird cards
From: "Scott Somershoe" <Scott.Somershoe AT tn.gov>
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:48:25 -0600

TOS produced bird cards at some point in the past. I have a dozen or so in my office. They basically say what Harold said but also has the TOS logo. I do not know the original source of the cards, who made them, when they were done, etc. We could approach the Board of Directors of TOS about the cards and thoughts on an updated version. Cheers, Scott Somershoe State Ornithologist Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency P.O. Box 40747 Nashville, TN 37204 615-781-6653 (o) 601-868-0101 (cell) 615-781-6654 (fax) "Keeping the rubber side down." -SGS =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Birder Cards
From: Harold Howell <howellh2 AT frontiernet.net>
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:38:42 -0500

A few years back Knoxville TOS chapter president Dan Mooney obtained a fairly large supply of cards from Bird Watcher's Digest. We handed them out whenever we were on an outing. They said "A bird watcher has patronized your Business. Please support wildlife and habitat preservation". It had the email address for Bird Watcher's Digest on the bottom. I still have an example and would be pleased to scan same for anyone who so desires. Best regards, Harold Howell Rutledge, Grainger County, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Birder cards
From: davchaffin AT aol.com
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:28:55 -0500

TN birders, GOS(Georgia Ornithological Society) mailed these out to members to use this way a number of years ago. Might be a good idea for TOS. David Chaffin Cleveland TN Bradley Co -----Original Message----- From: Patrick March To: tn-bird AT freelists.org Sent: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 1:40 pm Subject: [TN-Bird] Birder cards The attached e-mails provide some interesting ideas for using "birder cards" to communicate the economic importance of birders. Does anyone have a template? Patrick March Nashville, TN pamarch AT sprynet.com -----Original Message----- From: Birding discussion list for Texas [mailto:texbirds AT LISTS.TEXBIRDS.ORG] On Behalf Of Oscar Carmona Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:10 AM To: texbirds AT LISTS.TEXBIRDS.ORG Subject: Re: [texbirds] Texas Birder cards Many birding festivals give them out to their registered participants. They encourage them to leave them at the tables of restaurants and hotels whenever they patronize them. It is a great way of making businesses aware of how lucrative it can be to attract and serve birders/ecotourists. Oscar Carmona, CPRP Parks Superintendent City of Arlington Parks and Recreation 817-459-5498 Office 817-459-6497 Fax Oscar.Carmona AT arlingtontx.gov -----Original Message----- From: Birding discussion list for Texas [mailto:texbirds AT LISTS.TEXBIRDS.ORG] On Behalf Of Carolynohl AT AOL.COM Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 10:51 AM To: texbirds AT LISTS.TEXBIRDS.ORG Subject: Re: [texbirds] Texas Birder cards I think that's a wonderful idea. It will make a difference when it comes time to consider habitat restoration, etc. I'll bring the subject up to the TOS board. In a message dated 2/1/2010 10:46:57 A.M. Central Standard Time, sdyost AT ASUNNYTEXAS.COM writes: Below is a post from OHIO birds. This sounds like a great idea. Is something like that implemented in Texas? With all the rare sightings being found in Texas I would think this would be helpful for cities to know just how much is spent in their communities by birders. I like to mention to retailers that I am visiting for the birds. Just a thought. Sue YOST ~^/^~ Highland Village, a N. burb of Dallas Denton Co -----Original Message----- From: Ohio birds [mailto:OHIO-BIRDS AT LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU] On Behalf Of H Thomas Bartlett Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 9:47 AM To: OHIO-BIRDS AT LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU Subject: [Ohio-birds] Birder cards For the last 10 years or so, various birding groups have been giving out cards which birders are to leave at places they visit, shop, eat at, etc telling the owners that birders were there and spent money. I always wondered how effective they are. Well Paula and I found out. Since the early 1990, when I go to the UP of Michigan, I eat at Ang-Gio's restaurant at least once over the weekend. It is a good Italian resturant. While eating there Saturday night, we got to talking with the owner. When I mentioned we were up there birding, he got very excited and ran over to the checkout counter. He came back with six of these cards which were taped together. They are cards from one of Michigan's birding groups and a little different than ones I have seen. They had a place for how much was spent. The owner proudly showed us that these six cards represented over $1000 in meals from just the last couple of weeks. He wanted to know if I had a card. I had cards from the Kirtland Bird Club in Cleveland but had left them home. Never again! He made sure to tell me that birders are always welcome at his place and make sure I tell other birders. I doubt if he donates to birder causes but I'll bet he brings up birders at chamber of commerce/business meetings. So some progress is being made to show the business community that birders are an economic force. Tom -- H. Thomas Bartlett Tiffin, Ohio hthomas.bartlett AT gmail.com =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________ =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Birder cards
From: Viclcsw AT aol.com
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:22:07 EST

Interesting post on Birder cards. While visiting the central Florida coast and the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival in Titusville, I also visited the Barrier Islands Welcome Center and picked up a card similar to those described. The template for these cards is actually provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, equivalent to our TN Wildlife Resources Agency. Here are the web addresses for their Florida Birding Trail website: _http://www.floridabirdingtrail.com/_ (http://www.floridabirdingtrail.com/) Economic impact page: _http://www.floridabirdingtrail.com/economics.htm_ (http://www.floridabirdingtrail.com/economics.htm) and Birding card template: _http://www.floridabirdingtrail.com/callingcard.html_ (http://www.floridabirdingtrail.com/callingcard.html) Vickie Henderson Knox County Knoxville, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Birder cards
From: "Patrick March" <pamarch AT sprynet.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:40:40 -0600

The attached e-mails provide some interesting ideas for using "birder cards" to communicate the economic importance of birders. Does anyone have a template? Patrick March Nashville, TN pamarch AT sprynet.com -----Original Message----- From: Birding discussion list for Texas [mailto:texbirds AT LISTS.TEXBIRDS.ORG] On Behalf Of Oscar Carmona Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:10 AM To: texbirds AT LISTS.TEXBIRDS.ORG Subject: Re: [texbirds] Texas Birder cards Many birding festivals give them out to their registered participants. They encourage them to leave them at the tables of restaurants and hotels whenever they patronize them. It is a great way of making businesses aware of how lucrative it can be to attract and serve birders/ecotourists. Oscar Carmona, CPRP Parks Superintendent City of Arlington Parks and Recreation 817-459-5498 Office 817-459-6497 Fax Oscar.Carmona AT arlingtontx.gov -----Original Message----- From: Birding discussion list for Texas [mailto:texbirds AT LISTS.TEXBIRDS.ORG] On Behalf Of Carolynohl AT AOL.COM Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 10:51 AM To: texbirds AT LISTS.TEXBIRDS.ORG Subject: Re: [texbirds] Texas Birder cards I think that's a wonderful idea. It will make a difference when it comes time to consider habitat restoration, etc. I'll bring the subject up to the TOS board. In a message dated 2/1/2010 10:46:57 A.M. Central Standard Time, sdyost AT ASUNNYTEXAS.COM writes: Below is a post from OHIO birds. This sounds like a great idea. Is something like that implemented in Texas? With all the rare sightings being found in Texas I would think this would be helpful for cities to know just how much is spent in their communities by birders. I like to mention to retailers that I am visiting for the birds. Just a thought. Sue YOST ~^/^~ Highland Village, a N. burb of Dallas Denton Co -----Original Message----- From: Ohio birds [mailto:OHIO-BIRDS AT LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU] On Behalf Of H Thomas Bartlett Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 9:47 AM To: OHIO-BIRDS AT LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU Subject: [Ohio-birds] Birder cards For the last 10 years or so, various birding groups have been giving out cards which birders are to leave at places they visit, shop, eat at, etc telling the owners that birders were there and spent money. I always wondered how effective they are. Well Paula and I found out. Since the early 1990, when I go to the UP of Michigan, I eat at Ang-Gio's restaurant at least once over the weekend. It is a good Italian resturant. While eating there Saturday night, we got to talking with the owner. When I mentioned we were up there birding, he got very excited and ran over to the checkout counter. He came back with six of these cards which were taped together. They are cards from one of Michigan's birding groups and a little different than ones I have seen. They had a place for how much was spent. The owner proudly showed us that these six cards represented over $1000 in meals from just the last couple of weeks. He wanted to know if I had a card. I had cards from the Kirtland Bird Club in Cleveland but had left them home. Never again! He made sure to tell me that birders are always welcome at his place and make sure I tell other birders. I doubt if he donates to birder causes but I'll bet he brings up birders at chamber of commerce/business meetings. So some progress is being made to show the business community that birders are an economic force. Tom -- H. 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Subject: Birds at Shelby Farms
From: Virginia Reynolds <treynold AT comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:18:29 -0600

This morning on Trap Lake there were 23 Canvasbacks, 12 Green-winged Teal, 1 male Pintail, Gadwall, Mallards, Shovelers, Ruddies, Ringed- necks and 1 Black Duck. Spread out over the farm fields were large number of Canada Geese - with a few Cackling - and huge flocks of blackbirds. On Saturday I looked out our back window and perched on the back fence was an adult Cooper's Hawk. Needless to say all passerines had disappeared. Virginia Reynolds Memphis, TN Shelby County =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Field Sparrows
From: Harold Howell <howellh2 AT frontiernet.net>
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:53:50 -0500

With all the cold weather I have had numerous sparrows in my yard and on my waterfall. They include approximately 20 Field Sparrows. The others are the usual Song and White-throated Sparrows. Harold Howell Grainger County, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Weekend feeder birds in Gibson County
From: Mark Greene <greenesnake AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 06:44:09 -0800 (PST)

Jan. 27-28, 2010 3 miles west of Trenton Gibson County � In addition to the hordes of Blue Jays, Cardinals, White-throated Sparrows, White-crowned Sparrows, Juncos, Mourning Doves, etc.�that were visiting the feeders we also had the following less frequent visitors: � Common Grackle, Red-winged Blackbird, Eastern Towhee (they visit sometimes anyway but they have been there constantly since the snow hit), Rusty Blackbird, and Brewer's Blackbird. � I have had Rusty Blackbirds twice in the past, both times were in the snow. I had Brewer's Blackbirds in the yard for the first time in a large flock of blackbirds last month but there were two visiting the feeders regularly on Saturday & Sunday. � On the topic of feeders -�when we would go outside the birds would almost totally ignore us and continue to feed as long as we gave them about 30 feet of distance from the feeders. They kids were running around playing and not being quier at all and the birds kept right on stuffing themselves! � Good biriding, � Mark Greene Trenton, TN Gibson County =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: TN-BIRDS CASUAL STORM EVENT STYLE DISCONTINUED
From: "Wallace Coffey" <jwcoffey AT tricon.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:57:11 -0500

Beginning Sunday, Jan 31, at midnight Central and Eastern time, TN-Birds Net will be closed to informal posts regarding the major storm event which swept across Tennessee. This does not mean TN-Birds subscribers can no longer post less serious observations or other bird-related content. It simply means that all subscribers must now follow the usual style required by the list. We appreciate the messages and bird feeder reports as well as the casual weather observations and snow depth comments. They were both fun and curious ! Thanks to all who took time to share. The Tennessee Ornithological Society sincerely hopes all of you will continue to enjoy and value our service to birding in Tennessee. Wallace Coffey Moderator TN-Birds Net Tennessee Ornithological Society Bristol, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Recent observations (Greene Co., Washington Co., TN)
From: Alice Loftin / Don Miller <pandion AT embarqmail.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:16:02 -0500 (EST)

January 23-31, 2010 Greene County: Greeneville, Midway, Mosheim, Tusculum, etc. Washington County: Limestone, Telford Gadwall (2-12 Greene, Jan. 23, 27, 30) American Wigeon (2 Greene, Jan. 30) Northern Shoveler (4 Greene, Jan. 27) Green-winged Teal (1 Greene, Jan. 27) Ring-necked Duck (1 Greene, Jan. 27, 30) Northern Harrier (1 Washington, Jan. 31) Sharp-shinned Hawk (1 Greene, Jan. 23) Merlin (1 Greene (Baughard Hill Rd.), Jan. 23) Common Raven (1 Washington (Berryhill Rd.), Jan. 31) Horned Lark (119 Washington, Jan. 31) American Pipit (12 Washington, Jan. 31) Savannah Sparrow (27 Washington, Jan. 31) Purple Finch (1-2 Greene, Jan. 24, 27-28, 30-31) Don Miller Greeneville, Greene Co., TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Knoxville CBC results - long
From: kde AT angst.engr.utk.edu
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:31:49 -0500 (EST)

The Knoxville CBC was held on Saturday, 2 January 2010 in cold temperatures which never got above freezing. Despite the weather, we had 44 observers in 23 parties (includes 3 feederwatchers in 2 parties) and found 92 species plus 2 during count-week. The total is down from the last couple of years when we broke 100 but is about average over the last 10 years. We got most of the expected species but did not find any rarities. The number of participants is a record high for this count. Thanks to all that participated! The rarest species found was likely a pair of Common Goldeneye. Several parties reported Bald Eagles. Taking into consideration reports from contiguous territories, I went with a total of 5 eagles (4 adult, 1 immature) which is a new record high. Brown-headed Nuthatches were found in good numbers for the 8th consecutive year since they were first found on this count in 2003. A number of common species were found in record numbers (as might be expected given the number of participants) including: Canada Goose, Mallard, N Pintail (tie), Great Egret (tie), Black Vulture, Bald Eagle, Barred Owl, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (73! which smashes the previous record of 51), E Phoebe, Tufted Titmouse, Hermit Thrush (49 with 31 of those at Haw Ridge Park by Ed LeGrand), and Pine Warbler. Fox Sparrows were found in good number (11), one short of the high count. American Woodcock was found for the 3rd consecutive year. Blackbirds have become quite rare on this count so it was nice to get a few Red-winged Blackbirds and even Brown-headed Cowbirds but no Rusty Blackbirds (only 4 times in last 10 years) and Common Grackle was limited to a single bird during count week (record for this species is 100,000). Loggerhead Shrike and Northern Bobwhite continue their decline and neither were found this year. Bobwhite has only been found 5 times in the last 20 years and twice in the last 10 years. There is one known shrike territory in the circle but we missed it this year despite the efforts of 3 parties specifically searching for it. We also had no hummingbirds on the count for only the 5th time since the first hummer (an Allen's) was counted 14 years ago. Fish Crows were missed after 3 consecutive years on the count. Few of the irruptive winter species were found with 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch and 2 Purple Finches. No Pine Siskins were reported after last year's invasion. Other notable misses include: Common Loon, Northern Harrier, and Red-headed Woodpecker. Full results follow. Dean Edwards compiler, Knoxville Christmas Bird Count Knoxville, TN ------------------------------------------------------------- Knoxville CBC Saturday, 2 January 2010 Weather: Bitter cold, partly cloudy with light flurries High Temperature: 29F Low Temperature: 21F Precipitation: light flurries Winds: 0-10 mph, NE Notes: No snow cover, large bodies of water open, only smallest ponds frozen (was above freezing until Fri evening), 30.30 in Hg, 70% humidity PARTY HOURS: by foot 90.13 hrs by car 39.8 hrs TOTAL (CBC) 129.93 hrs owling 1.167 hrs feeder watching 8.45 hrs GRAND TOTAL 139.55 hrs PARTY MILES: by foot 60.05 miles by car 532.8 miles TOTAL (CBC) 592.85 miles owling 30 miles GRAND TOTAL 622.85 miles Start Time: 6:20 End Time: 18:00 PARTIES: 21 in field, 2 feederwatching OBSERVERS: 41 in field, 3 feederwatching (see below for list) SPECIES SWANS GEESE and DUCKS Canada Goose 1198 Wood Duck 7 Gadwall 58 American Wigeon 8 American Black Duck 6 Mallard 694 Northern Shoveler 4 Northern Pintail 6 Green-winged Teal 3 Redhead 2 Ring-necked Duck 29 scaup sp. 15 Bufflehead 3 Common Goldeneye 2 Hooded Merganser 61 PARTRIDGES GROUSE and TURKEYS Wild Turkey 3 GREBES Pied-billed Grebe 35 Horned Grebe 4 CORMORANTS Double-crested Cormorant 26 BITTERNS and HERONS Great Blue Heron 145 Great Egret 4 Black-crowned Night-Heron 11 AMERICAN VULTURES Black Vulture 127 Turkey Vulture 62 KITES HAWKS EAGLES and ALLIES Bald Eagle 5 adult 4 immature 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 Cooper's Hawk 2 Accipiter sp. 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 6 Red-tailed Hawk 43 CARACARAS and FALCONS American Kestrel 14 RAILS GALLINULES and COOTS American Coot 68 CRANES Sandhill Crane 18 PLOVERS and LAPWINGS Killdeer 133 SANDPIPERS PHALAROPES and ALLIES Wilson's Snipe 8 American Woodcock 1 SKUAS GULLS TERNS and SKIMMERS Bonaparte's Gull 131 Ring-billed Gull 1893 Herring Gull CW PIGEONS and DOVES Rock Pigeon 401 Mourning Dove 319 TYPICAL OWLS Eastern Screech-Owl 1 Great Horned Owl 2 Barred Owl 4 KINGFISHERS Belted Kingfisher 35 WOODPECKERS and ALLIES Red-bellied Woodpecker 151 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 73 Downy Woodpecker 70 Hairy Woodpecker 15 Northern Flicker 75 Pileated Woodpecker 12 TYRANT FLYCATCHERS Eastern Phoebe 35 JAYS MAGPIES and CROWS Blue Jay 420 American Crow 2798 TITMICE and CHICKADEES Carolina Chickadee 340 Tufted Titmouse 392 NUTHATCHES Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 68 Brown-headed Nuthatch 16 CREEPERS Brown Creeper 4 WRENS Carolina Wren 271 House Wren 1 Winter Wren 12 KINGLETS Golden-crowned Kinglet 60 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 45 THRUSHES Eastern Bluebird 438 Hermit Thrush 49 American Robin 2573 MOCKINGBIRDS THRASHERS and ALLIES Northern Mockingbird 237 Brown Thrasher 19 STARLINGS and ALLIES European Starling 2432 WAGTAILS and PIPITS American Pipit 61 WAXWINGS Cedar Waxwing 432 WOOD-WARBLERS Yellow-rumped Warbler 523 Pine Warbler 10 Palm Warbler 2 NEW WORLD SPARROWS and ALLIES Eastern Towhee 135 Chipping Sparrow 57 Field Sparrow 224 Savannah Sparrow 55 Fox Sparrow 11 Song Sparrow 384 Swamp Sparrow 70 White-throated Sparrow 684 White-crowned Sparrow 14 Dark-eyed Junco 110 CARDINALS BUNTINGS and GROSBEAKS Northern Cardinal 619 BLACKBIRDS and ORIOLES Red-winged Blackbird 38 Eastern Meadowlark 94 Common Grackle CW Brown-headed Cowbird 33 FINCHES Purple Finch 2 House Finch 174 American Goldfinch 233 OLD WORLD SPARROWS House Sparrow 53 Total species: 92 + 2 CW Total individuals: 20225 Birds per party hour (CBC): 155.656747 Birds per party hour (ALL): 144.9301326 OBSERVERS: Stacey Adair Steve Adair Jean Alexander Mark Armstrong Lyn Bales Deedee Blaine Gail Clendenen Steve Clendenen K. Dean Edwards Charles Estes Lola Estes Patty Ford Reid Gerhardt Carole Gobert Paul Hartigan Angela Hoffman Tom Howe Susan Hoyle Jim Human Daniel Jenkins David Johnson Tony King Jerry Ledbetter Ed LeGrand Ed Manous Seth McConchie Janet Lee McKnight Frederick Miller Chuck Nicholson Mark Reeves Jo Roy Kelly Roy Martha Rudolph Michael Ryon Gerri Sellers Carolyn Snow Phil Snow David Trently Merikay Waldvogel Stephanie Wayland June Welch Chris Welsh Deb Welsh Corwin Witt =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: FW: eBird Report - 3722 Halifax , 1/31/10
From: Ben Britton <benbrdn AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:29:22 +0000

A good day at the feeders and a walk around the neighborhood. Missed the house sparrow?? but had some surprise flyovers. Ben Britton Morristown, Hamblen Co. > Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:23:38 -0500 > From: do-not-reply AT ebird.org > To: benbrdn AT hotmail.com > Subject: eBird Report - 3722 Halifax , 1/31/10 > > > > Location: 3722 Halifax > Observation date: 1/31/10 > Notes: vultures and killdeer were flyovers. > Number of species: 34 > > Black Vulture 4 > Turkey Vulture 1 > Cooper's Hawk 1 > Killdeer 8 > Mourning Dove 24 > Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 > Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 2 > Downy Woodpecker 1 > Northern Flicker 2 > Blue Jay 6 > American Crow 4 > Carolina Chickadee 3 > Tufted Titmouse 2 > White-breasted Nuthatch 1 > Carolina Wren 2 > Golden-crowned Kinglet 1 > Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 > Eastern Bluebird 1 > American Robin 2 > Northern Mockingbird 1 > Brown Thrasher 1 > European Starling 12 > Yellow-rumped Warbler 3 > Eastern Towhee 5 > Field Sparrow 2 > Fox Sparrow 1 > Song Sparrow 3 > White-throated Sparrow 12 > White-crowned Sparrow 1 > Northern Cardinal 11 > Red-winged Blackbird 2 > Brown-headed Cowbird 6 > House Finch 6 > American Goldfinch 2 > > This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft�s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Birds in yard Jan 31
From: MELISSA MURPHY <melissa_murphy AT bellsouth.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:30:35 -0800 (PST)

Giles Co. Pulaski, TN 2010 Jan. 31 This is my first post although I've been reading posts on here for a couple of years. I think I have the format right. We have about 2-3 inches of snow along with a very nice 1 inch or so coating of ice here at my house.� The snow and ice brought the grackles, starlings with a few brown-headed cowbirds mixed in too.� I also saw 2 red winged blackbirds today in the mix. Also saw the following male and female Northern Cardinals, White Throated Sparrows, Tufted Titmice, 1 Red Bellied Woodpecker, Slate colored Dark Eyed Juncos, Mourning Doves, House Finches, American Goldfinches, 1 White Breasted Nuthatch, Eastern Towhees and a lone Carolina Wren. My holly tree was very busy today as the ice began to melt off of the berries.Robins galore(about 30 or so anyway). Also to my delight were about 15 Cedar waxwings. 1 Eastern Bluebird joined in too.There were 2 mockingbirds trying to keep everyone chased away. Melissa Walker-Murphy Pulaski, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Cove Lake
From: "tom howe" <blountbirder AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:18:13 -0500

1/30/10 Cove Lake State Park Campbell County We took a drive north to see more snow and stopped at Cove Lake State Park in Caryville. There were 7+ inches of snow on the picnic tables. Waterfowl on the water includes 100 Gadwall, 25 Hooded Mergansers, a small handful of Coot and Mallards, 2 American Wigeon, 1 Pied-billed Grebe, 1 Pintail, and 12 Canada Geese. Several Yellow-rumped Warblers and Dark-eyed Juncos we feeding along the road on which upon closer inspection turned out to be numerous flies and spiders that must have fallen out of the pines above. It was quite a feasting of easy pickin's. Enjoying the winter, Tom Howe Alcoa, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Snow birds eating dog feces
From: "Tommy Edwards" <Tommy.Edwards AT tn.gov>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:33:23 -0600

Today i noticed an unusual behavior. I had been feeding birds black oil sunflower in the feeders and on the ground. I noticed a group of birds, cardinal, white-throated sparrow,etc, on the other side of the yard. They were eating dog feces and not just scratching through it, it was almost gone. I have seen this in wild turkey and cow patties, but not feeder station birds. It is more obvious when everything is white. I have noticed the dogs eating some sunflower seeds that i threw out on the snow. The digestive system of the dog is probably de-hulling the seeds. Tommy Edwards Mayfield-Gray Chapter Columbia -TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: More Snow Birds At Birdfeeders.
From: "Shane Adams" <tshane AT charter.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:55:09 -0500

All today in East Hamblen on Jan. 30, 2010, In our front and back yard we have got lots birds at both birdfeeders they are; Brown Creeper, Dark eyed Junco, Yellow bellied Sapsucker, White Crowned Sparrows, White Throated Sparrows, Chickadees, Song Sparrow, White Breasted Nuthatches, Downy Woodpeckers, Red bellied Woodpecker, Tufted Titmice, Morning Doves, flying over head Turkey Vultures, Northern Mockingbirds, American Goldfinches, House Finches, Purple Finches, Carolina Wrens, and sometimes Yellow Rumped Warblers ( Male & Females ) maybe more tomorrow. Shane Adams Hamblen County =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Birds I saw today in my yard
From: Lindi Allen <singsparrow AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:55:43 -0800 (PST)

I saw 14 diffrent species of birds today. I threw out some seed on the ice covered snow, I think we got about 4 inches but didn't go out side to measure so i don't know for sure. But here is my list. European Starlings, Northern Mockingbird, Norrthern Cardninal, Mourning Doves, Carolina Chickadees, Blue Jay, American Crow, Possible Field Sparrow, Red Bellied Woodpecker, Downey Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, White Throated Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Ruby-Crowned Kinglet It has been exciting to see so many in one day, I don't see woodpeckers this close to the house very often and 2 in one day was a treat for me. Lindi Allen, Madison TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: feeder birds in calloway county KY (mear murray)
From: "jan flynn" <dirtdigger_153 AT msn.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:45:19 -0600

we have about 6 inches of snow (no ice on it) which attracted lots of unusual (for me) birds to the feeder. about a million brown headed cowbirds and 20 or so starlings along with probably 15 grackles are there most of the day. the starlings have unfortunately found the suet so I suspect they'll be back till they eat it all. several tufted titmouse, one redwing blackbird (which I've never seen at the feeder before-it was with the cowbirds), VERY yellow goldfinches (isn't it early for them to be yellow already?), about 50 cardinals, 2 eastern towhees, 2 brown thrashers, 3 fox sparrows (which I've not seen before), several DE juncos, mourning doves, about 20 white throated sparrows, the regular sparrows (house I think), a few purple and house finches, carolina chickadees, several downy woodpeckers and a single hairy, and of course an occasional gray squirrel just to keep it interesting. needless to say I'm not getting much down except check out our 2 covered platform feeder s! jan flynn, almo, KY (calloway county) =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Sightings Report 28 Jan Tundra Swan West Memphis,Ark
From: "John Walko" <walko AT bellsouth.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:33:12 -0600

Below is a post I made on the Ark bird list yesterday before the storm hit here. Bird may still be there. Now that weather has improved for the roads to be clear some of you other west Tn birders may want to try for it. Tn State Ornithologist Scott Somershoe sent out an email to several west TN birders on Thursday afternoon about a possible Tundra Swan spotted by a hunter friend in the West Memphis, Ark area. Since the area was only 15 min from the shop here in Memphis, and the weather still acceptable I went for it. Viewing conditions not optimal, overcast, gusting winds and sunset approaching. Found the bird no problem, below directions were spot on. Flooded fields holding 3-5000 waterfowl (Pintails, Mallards, N. Shovelers, Coots and some Specklebellies) mostly in the pond like conditions of the flooded fields, others flying in and all moving towards the northern portion of water where drier ground was present in the field stubble. Tundra Swan sticks out like sore thumb on the water compared to the little gray/brown ducks all over the place. Bird was feeding when I observed 430pm-530pm. Was about 450-500 ft from safe vantage pt on rd. Will post pictures (taken at long range and some digiscoped)this evening at: http://www.pbase.com/jwalko Location: Just west of West Memphis, AR, I-40 Exit #271/Hwy 147. Just about 100 feet north of the exit on Hwy 147, there is an unmarked road to the right (Google maps calls it "Bolling Ln", but I don't remember seeing a sign). Go to Google Maps and put in a search for "Bolling Ln, Lehi, AR" and it will bring it up. Anyway, his road runs parallel to the interstate. Go back east on that road about a mile and there are several flooded fields just north of the road that are full of ducks--mostly pintails and shovelers. The last flooded field before you come to a bridge and some buildings has a small duck blind in it about 100 yards from the road. This is the flooded field where the swan was yesterday and today. John "Jay" Walko Collierville, Tn http://www.pbase.com/jwalko =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Birds seen at my feeder
From: Melissa Ryan <mmk3742 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:28:17 -0800 (PST)

We got about 3-4 inches of snow with a thick layer of ice on top of everything.� I had starlings and house finches in droves today.� But I also had two yellow rumped warblers, a few titmouses, black-capped chickadees, a grackle, yellow-bellied sapsucker, many cardinals, black eyed juncos, American goldfinches and house finches.� I had a few doves and a few robins in the yard.� The only regular to my feeders I didn't see was the wrens that are usually there. I also have a few sparrows of some sort that I think are� field sparrows, but I need to compare to the books to make sure.� Melissa Ryan Rutherford county, Smyrna TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Birds at the Feeder
From: Bonnie Mattheus <bmattheu AT southern.edu>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:16:21 -0500

We had 4 inches of snow last night which made looking at the tracks in the snow easy and interesting. It has been melting today, but my bird feeder has been busy. Purple finch, sparrow, dove, titmouse, chickadee, gold finch, and two species (I hate to admit) that I don't know what they were. I heard, but did not see, the crow. In a bush, not the feeder, I saw one robin, just one. Last week I saw a bluebird in the back yard. A month ago, I saw a bird on the side of the road, feathers all fluffed out and not appearing well, so I went back and picked up a Downy woodpecker, probably juvenile, and apparently it had been hit by a car. I could not observe any fractures. Taking it home, I gave it a drop of dilute honey water and started calling to see who worked with rescue. In Chattanooga, the zoo is doing the rescue work with wild birds and animals, so that is where he went. I've not heard further, but he looked so much better by the time we got to the zoo, just with fluid, calories and warmth. Does anyone know when we expect the return of the sandhill cranes to the Hiawassee Refuge? Bonnie Mattheus Hamilton County Ooltewah, TN On 1/30/2010 3:31 PM, Donna Ward wrote: > We have about six inches of snow here in McKenzie. At my feeder I have > several species of birds, including Purple Finches and two Pine Warblers. A > flock of Blackbirds arrived, and this is the first time that I have ever > seen a Red-winged Blackbird on my feeder. I am really enjoying watching the > birds. > > Donna Ward > McKenzie,Tennessee > Carroll County > > > =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== > > The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with > first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. > You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds > you report were seen. 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You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Birds at the Feeder
From: Donna Ward <wardd9 AT gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:31:49 -0600

We have about six inches of snow here in McKenzie. At my feeder I have several species of birds, including Purple Finches and two Pine Warblers. A flock of Blackbirds arrived, and this is the first time that I have ever seen a Red-winged Blackbird on my feeder. I am really enjoying watching the birds. Donna Ward McKenzie,Tennessee Carroll County =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Bellevue B-H Cowbirds
From: "fekel" <fekel AT evans.tsuniv.edu>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:11:17 -0600

River Plantation Subdivision Davidson Co. Bellevue, TN 2010 Jan. 30 The snow here is 3" with a nice crunchy coating on it. Feeding the birds this morning brought me my first CHIPPING SPARROWs of the year plus another first species for the year, a huge mixed flock of 82 BORWN HEADED COWBIRDs descended suddenly on the feeders, eating everything in sight. Frank Fekel Nasville, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: After the storm
From: "David Spicer" <dspicer AT chattanooga.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:57:25 -0500

Here just south of Collegedale we ended up with just over 3 inches of snow before it started sleeting and then raining. On the down side this kind of weather brings more Starlings to the feeders and just recently we had a flock of Grackles join us. The result is that it's difficult for the other birds to get in edgewise. On the up side we have had more Towhees both last night just before dark and today than I have ever seen on our property and we had a male Pine Warbler eating sunflower kernels at the main feeder. Dave Spicer Ooltewah =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Encased in ice
From: Bill Pulliam <bb551 AT bellsouth.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:55:08 -0600

Here in Lewis County we got about 5" of snow topped with a half inch of sleet and freezing rain. Everything is encased in a rock-hard icy layer; it's going to be tough work for the birds foraging for the next day or two. I did flush a Woodcock from near the spring box; creeks and springs are maintaining the only ice-free patches. On the plus side, our county road is ski-able! Bill Pulliam =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: robins Cocke Co
From: "Jean Obrist" <innisfreehorses AT hughes.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:07:35 -0500

We have about 1 1/2 inches snow, and it's snowing now. In addition to many usual feeder birds, a flock of ~50 Robins just came through. The Belted Kingfisher is making his rounds up and down the creek, and the Great Blue Heron stands in the creek. Not as many Purple Finches as last year.... maybe 25. Jean Obrist Cocke Co, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Fwd: [GABO-L] The Ivory Gull has passed
From: David Hollie <featherbrain1223 AT gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:48:02 -0500

Passing this on fro the GA list. So sad! -- David Hollie Ringgold, GA Catoosa Co. http://www.flickr.com/photos/featherbrain1223/ GABBERs- David Barr (head ranger at the dam) said the bird has died and being frozen. Just thought I'd pass this unfortunate news along. Walt Chambers Columbus Walt Chambers >The bird has been picked up and taken to a veterinarian, so I'm told. It was near death and would not have survived the night. It made no struggle when it was picked up. > >My source, who has been there all day, could not find anyone who saw an eagle attack the bird, so this may have started out as speculation that turned into rumor that became fact. It is certainly plausible, however. > >I am trying to find out where the bird is now. > > >Jeff Sewell >Georgia Rare Bird Alert >Georgia Ornithological Society >770-493-8862 > >Tucker, DeKalb Co., GA >lambertsewell AT att.net > > ********** >To search GABO-L archives or manage your subscription, go to >http://www.listserv.uga.edu/archives/gabo-l.html > >To contact a listowner, send message to >GABO-L-request AT LISTSERV.UGA.EDU > >To view GABO-L information/guidelines, go to >http://www.gos.org/gabo.html ********** To search GABO-L archives or manage your subscription, go to http://www.listserv.uga.edu/archives/gabo-l.html To contact a listowner, send message to GABO-L-request AT LISTSERV.UGA.EDU To view GABO-L information/guidelines, go to http://www.gos.org/gabo.html =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: fiirst snowflakes at Bristol -- storm approaches
From: "Wallace Coffey" <jwcoffey AT tricon.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:00:00 -0500

6:23 p.m. Friday-- first snowflakes in Bristol Tennessee, here in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee on the Virginia border-- the storm approaches. Feeding station ready. Let's go birding . . . . Wallace Coffey Bristol TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Feeder Birds
From: "Tommie Rogers" <Bananaquit1 AT comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:21:49 -0500

Today we fed 100+ American Goldfinches. Last winter, we saw only 2 at the feeders, but there were hundreds of Pine Siskins here last winter. We have about 4 inches of snow so far and it isn't showing signs of slowing down. Tommie Rogers Marion county =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: SPECIAL TN-BIRDS NET ANNOUNCEMENT FOR WINTER STORM
From: "Wallace Coffey" <jwcoffey AT tricon.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:59:08 -0500

Beginning at 3 p.m. Central time, 4 p.m. Eastern time: TN-Birds Net is open to informal but courteous postings regarding the major storm event which is sweeping across Tennessee. This means subscribers may post less serious notes about birds coming to feeders, seed consumption, bird behavior as a result of weather or reflections about the beauty of birds in the snow. Subscribers may or may not sign their names or locations as they so choose. However, if it is important to let people know where you are, if making reference to snow depth, storm information, etc. then please do. If you are reporting serious posts about unusual species or rare occurrences and such as much of this list usually does, then please continue with the usual style required by the list. TN-Birds Net will soon announce the end of the storm event and those posting will be asked to return to the list's usual style. We hope everyone enjoys the beauty of birds at their feeders and a white weekend to whatever extent possible. Share your experiences and excitement with other birders on TN-Birds Net. Please be careful in such a dangerous winter storm event. Wallace Coffey Moderator TN-Birds Net Tennessee Ornithological Society Bristol, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Fw: [GABO-L] Ivory Gull, West Point Lake, 1/29/10 at 2:17pm
From: mctodd AT vzw.blackberry.net
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:49:46 +0000

Just to update anyone who might be thinking of still trying for this bird. Doesn't look good. Evidently the bird has been lethargic the last couple of days, and now has a badly broken wing possibly from an eagle attack. Regretfully, Mike Todd McKenzie, TN Birder1 AT bellsouth.net www.pbase.com/mctodd Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Steve Holzman Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:11:54 To: Subject: Re: [GABO-L] Ivory Gull, West Point Lake, 1/29/10 at 2:17pm This is Steve Holzman (of the USFWS) and I just spoke with Steven Rector of the Corps (he's out at the dam area now). To clarify, neither one of us have any problem with a rehabber capturing the bird if the bird is indeed injured. The rehabber would already have any necessary permits. I'm not saying this is either of our official policies on what to do with this bird, but neither one of us is saying anything against capture and attempted rehabilitation. Hopefully, that clarifies the issue. I am not aware of any rehabber being called in at this point. -Steve Holzman North High Shoals, GA On Jan 29, 2010 2:43pm, Carol Lambert & Jeff Sewell wrote: > The bird is still being seen from the West Overlook Park west of the dam. > It has grown even weaker and is huddled next to a small tree on shore. > The US Fish & Wildlife Service has directed the Corps of Engineers not to > capture the bird and to let nature take its course. I really doubt that > it will make it through the night. A big winter storm system is on the > way. If found dead, the Corps is to collect the bird and preserve it for > US F&WS. > There are still birders there so I should get another update late this > afternoon. > Jeff Sewell > Georgia Rare Bird Alert > Georgia Ornithological Society > 770-493-8862 > Tucker, DeKalb Co., GA > lambertsewell AT att.net > ********** > To search GABO-L archives or manage your subscription, go to > http://www.listserv.uga.edu/archives/gabo-l.html > To contact a listowner, send message to > GABO-L-request AT LISTSERV.UGA.EDU > To view GABO-L information/guidelines, go to > http://www.gos.org/gabo.html ********** To search GABO-L archives or manage your subscription, go to http://www.listserv.uga.edu/archives/gabo-l.html To contact a listowner, send message to GABO-L-request AT LISTSERV.UGA.EDU To view GABO-L information/guidelines, go to http://www.gos.org/gabo.html =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Sorry for duplicate post
From: mctodd AT vzw.blackberry.net
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:52:29 +0000

All, Apologize for the duplicate posts, with basically the same info Dean posted earlier. Mike Todd McKenzie,TN Birder1 AT bellsouth.net Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Fw: [GABO-L] Ivory Gull, West Point Lake, 1/29/10 at 2:17pm
From: mctodd AT vzw.blackberry.net
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:49:34 +0000

Just to update anyone who might be thinking of still trying for this bird. Doesn't look good. Evidently the bird has been lethargic the last couple of days, and now has a badly broken wing possibly from an eagle attack. Regretfully, Mike Todd McKenzie, TN Birder1 AT bellsouth.net www.pbase.com/mctodd Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Steve Holzman Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:11:54 To: Subject: Re: [GABO-L] Ivory Gull, West Point Lake, 1/29/10 at 2:17pm This is Steve Holzman (of the USFWS) and I just spoke with Steven Rector of the Corps (he's out at the dam area now). To clarify, neither one of us have any problem with a rehabber capturing the bird if the bird is indeed injured. The rehabber would already have any necessary permits. I'm not saying this is either of our official policies on what to do with this bird, but neither one of us is saying anything against capture and attempted rehabilitation. Hopefully, that clarifies the issue. I am not aware of any rehabber being called in at this point. -Steve Holzman North High Shoals, GA On Jan 29, 2010 2:43pm, Carol Lambert & Jeff Sewell wrote: > The bird is still being seen from the West Overlook Park west of the dam. > It has grown even weaker and is huddled next to a small tree on shore. > The US Fish & Wildlife Service has directed the Corps of Engineers not to > capture the bird and to let nature take its course. I really doubt that > it will make it through the night. A big winter storm system is on the > way. If found dead, the Corps is to collect the bird and preserve it for > US F&WS. > There are still birders there so I should get another update late this > afternoon. > Jeff Sewell > Georgia Rare Bird Alert > Georgia Ornithological Society > 770-493-8862 > Tucker, DeKalb Co., GA > lambertsewell AT att.net > ********** > To search GABO-L archives or manage your subscription, go to > http://www.listserv.uga.edu/archives/gabo-l.html > To contact a listowner, send message to > GABO-L-request AT LISTSERV.UGA.EDU > To view GABO-L information/guidelines, go to > http://www.gos.org/gabo.html ********** To search GABO-L archives or manage your subscription, go to http://www.listserv.uga.edu/archives/gabo-l.html To contact a listowner, send message to GABO-L-request AT LISTSERV.UGA.EDU To view GABO-L information/guidelines, go to http://www.gos.org/gabo.html =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Important Ivory Gull update - Bad News
From: kde AT angst.engr.utk.edu
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:06:44 -0500 (EST)

I just got a call from Ron Hoff and Dollyann Myers (noon Friday). They are at West Point Dam in Georgia looking at the Ivory Gull which has been reported from there recently. Unfortunately, the bird has a broken wing -- apparently suffered during an attack by a Bald Eagle, though there was some confusion on that point. Ron said that a bone was visible protruding from the wing and the bird is gasping for air. A wildlife rehabilitator has been contacted and is on the way to attempt to capture and treat the bird but the bird's fate is uncertain. He wanted to get the word out before anyone made an unneccessary trip in bad weather. Dean Edwards Knoxville, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Important Ivory Gull update - Bad News
From: kde AT angst.engr.utk.edu
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:06:44 -0500 (EST)

I just got a call from Ron Hoff and Dollyann Myers (noon Friday). They are at West Point Dam in Georgia looking at the Ivory Gull which has been reported from there recently. Unfortunately, the bird has a broken wing -- apparently suffered during an attack by a Bald Eagle, though there was some confusion on that point. Ron said that a bone was visible protruding from the wing and the bird is gasping for air. A wildlife rehabilitator has been contacted and is on the way to attempt to capture and treat the bird but the bird's fate is uncertain. He wanted to get the word out before anyone made an unneccessary trip in bad weather. Dean Edwards Knoxville, TN
Subject: Birds, Birds, Birds!
From: "likebird" <likebird AT bellsouth.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:11:02 -0600

Birders, There's an inch of snow and every bird in this part of town must be in my back yard! I was standing at the patio door a few minutes ago watching the huge group and I had the thought that a hawk could really eat well, when it happened. Every bird suddenly left except for one lone Mourning Dove who lingered on the patio, strolled out into the back yard, and became the mid-morning snack for a big Cooper's Hawk. The hawk swooped in crashed into the bird and actually left blood in the snow. Everybody is back now and the feeders are nearly empty! Linda V. Kelly Nashville, TN Davidson CO =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: pre-snow birds - Knox
From: kde AT angst.engr.utk.edu
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:26:43 -0500 (EST)

Quick notes on a few decent opportunistic sightings in west Knox Co... At least 2 FOX SPARROWs continue in the brushy areas around our parking lot at work (near the Hardin Valley exit on Pellissippi). I often hear them singing when I come to work in the morning. On Thurs, 28 Jan, I left work a little earlier than normal just before dark and while listening to the Fox Sparrows, noticed a group of at least 22 RUSTY BLACKBIRDs, my first this winter. On the way home, I stopped at the Food City on Middlebrook Pike. Light was really fading by then but there appeared to be at least a couple of Rusties in with the Red-winged Blackbirds that roost in the retaining pond there. The morning gull flight over our house had become very erratic since the cold spell ended a couple weeks ago with many days when no gulls were seen heading (presumedly) to the landfill in Anderson Co. Not the case this morning (29 Jan) as there was a near constant stream of gulls passing overhead. I would estimate about 2000 RING-BILLED GULLs (not counting how many I may have missed while getting ready for work) plus 2 1st-winter HERRING GULLs (my first since 17 Jan). Dean Edwards Knoxville, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Merlins at Percy Priest Lake
From: "Scott Somershoe" <Scott.Somershoe AT tn.gov>
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:06:44 -0600

I stopped by Hamilton Creek Rec area and Anderson Rd Rec areas on the west side of Percy Priest Lake on the way home today. A moderate number of waterfowl and loons were present. I had one sleeping male American Wigeon in with 10 sleeping Gadwall and a couple sleeping scaup spp. I think it was my first wigeon for the lake this winter and wouldn't be surprised if a female wigeon was sleeping and hiding in that group. They were not exactly close to shore. Just before sunset I got to the merlin roost area at Anderson Rd Rec Area. I had 2 merlins perched together. I was only 25m away when I spotted them and had both in the scope at the same time! Neither were banded (in previous years one individual has been banded at this location). Not sure of sexes of the birds (little experience with merlins, esp. with a perched bird at 25m) and neither let me see their backs. I was also dealing with a setting sun, which changed colors of everything nicely. Of course today is the one day I didn't have my camera! Good birding! Scott Somershoe State Ornithologist Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency P.O. Box 40747 Nashville, TN 37204 615-781-6653 (o) 601-868-0101 (cell) 615-781-6654 (fax) "Keeping the rubber side down." -SGS =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: GA Ivory Gull
From: "Tommie Rogers" <Bananaquit1 AT comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:57:53 -0500

Today we went to see the adult Ivory Gull in Georgia at West Point Dam. It sat beside the road just resting while we were there. I've never been so close to an Ivory Gull. It didn't seem disturbed by the birders presence. The gull seemed lethargic. Other birders said they hadn't seen it eat anything all morning. We left there about 3 PM. It is such a beautiful bird. Tommie and Ron Rogers Marion county =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: common mergansers - woods reservoir
From: Terry Witt <terrywitt AT bellsouth.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:05:11 -0800 (PST)

There were a raft of 9 Common Mergansers seen yesterday afternoon near the south side of the dam at Woods Reservoir.� Of interest (at least to me), I�saw my lifer on that lake in February of�1984. Two tries this January for the Brewer's Blackbirds in Sequatchie Valley near Dunlap on the Johnson family farm�were unsuccessful.� A flock of the birds has been wintering there each year for some time; I have a feeling�the severe cold spell earlier this month may have chased them farther south. Cheers Terry Witt Murfreesboro Tn�� =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Knoxville area Northern Harrier
From: mcampen7 AT hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:01:34 +0000

Yesterday, at Eastbridge Bussiness Park in Mascot, a Northern Harrier was seen standing on hay and flying low over the fields. Bird On! Mark Campen Knoxville, TN Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Ivory and Thayer's Gull photos
From: <birder1 AT bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:08:34 -0600

1/26/10 West Point Lake, GA Just in case there is anyone who isn't tired of seeing Ivory Gull images :"), I've posted a few more. I also have a few shots of the Thayer's Gull I found down there. This bird is still a real rarity in GA, so lots of people yesterday got a couple of lifers (I was happy with my one though!) There was quite a crowd there already at daybreak. Several states were represented, though I was the only TN birder there until Scott and Ed, who were in no hurry to see this bird (jus kidding!), got there after lunch. It was nice to meet a lot of new people, including David Hollie as I see his posts frequently. David and I, as well as Darlene Moore of GA, ran a race of sorts to get from one end of the Dam to the other, before the Ivory got overhead. As you can see from a few of my shots, we made it! These images are in a new gallery: http://www.pbase.com/mctodd/ga_ivory_and_thayers_gull , as always the 'original' size will look best. Or, the first image ( of 16) starts here: http://www.pbase.com/mctodd/image/121450362/original I hope this bird hangs around long enough that anybody that wants to gets a chance to see it, it is stunning. Doesn't totally make up for missing Jeff's bird here in good ole TN, but the adult in GA takes some of that old sting out! Plus, saved me a flight somewhere which I would have done eventually to get one of these birds; I had been looking hard at the MA birds of late. Now, who wants to find a Ross's Gull within driving distance? Good Birding!! Mike Todd McKenzie, TN birder1 AT bellsouth.net www.pbase.com/mctodd =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Anderson County Ruddy Duck
From: Carole Gobert <cpgobert AT hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:06:51 -0500

At Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery in Clinton (Anderson County) Tennessee this afternoon not much was on the water but Mallards and a few Buffleheads but I did find a Ruddy Duck hanging out with 5 Buffleheads on the pond viewable from the hillside coming down off the top pond which remains dry. At first I thought I was seeing 6 Buffleheads as they were about the same size and the Ruddy was behind the others but when they separated the Ruddy was clearly seen. Carole Gobert, Knoxville, Knox County, TN _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft�s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: TN bird-Hamilton Co-pm-26Jan10-addition
From: davchaffin AT aol.com
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:30:50 -0500

TN birders, Forgot to add the last two stops last night to the earlier report. After leaving Brainerd Levee about 6pm, went to Standifer Gap Marsh and found a few mallards, one male northern shoveler, and mostly gadwalls in the front pond. Walked the gravel road in the back, and ev en though I heard a few mallards, all ducks were out of sight. On my walk out, had a sora to spontaneously call. I immediately clapped my hands 4-5 times, got the sora cranked up, and had responses from 4 Virginia rails! Both rails were FOY species. After my class, got back to Cleveland around 10pm and checked to see if the woodcocks or barred owls were still calling, but all was quiet. David Chaffin Cleveland TN Bradley Co =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: TN bird-Red Clay Park, Bradley Co-27Jan10
From: davchaffin AT aol.com
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:13:59 -0500

TN birders, Had 27 species on my 2 mile walk(Council of Trees Trail) at Red Clay Park this am. Nothing unusual but it was nice to have a brown creeper near the visitor center, as well as both kinglets, and hermit thrush early on the walk. No FOY birds, but 4 were new for Bradley Co for 2010. Added a male and female hooded merganser on a pond on Blue Springs Road, taking an alternate route back to Cleveland, and had numerous field sparrows on the Wright Farm in Charleston. Checked Cleveland Wastewater Plant, South Mouse, Candies, Sugar, and Gunstocker Creeks for American Pipits, but no self respecting bird would be around with the water so high. David Chaffin Cleveland TN Bradley Co =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: TN bird Hamilton Co-pm-26Jan10
From: davchaffin AT aol.com
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:16:49 -0500

TN birders, After a productive morning, had a few hours before class in Chattanooga, so did my daily walk on the Brainerd Levee. Had the following species: Canada goose-15 Wood Duck(FOY)-3 flying up the creek toward Brainerd Road-lucky they called because I was looking at the Body-Buchanan side at the time. Gadwall-50 Am black duck-3 in the regulation pond at the 1.2 mile marker from the school side. Mallard-20 N Shoveler(FOY)-15-all on the school side N Pintail-2m,2f fly ins to the regulation pond about 5:30-not sure from which direction they came. Green-winged teal-75-almost all on the creek side. Pied-billed grebe-3-school side. Great blue heron-3. Cooper's hawk-perched on the school side, about 1.0 mile marker. American coot-8-school side. Killdeer-2-school side. Ring-billed gull-8 fly overs, headed toward Chickamauga Dam direction. Mourning dove-2. Great horned owl-heard from the first curve from the parking lot(about 0.8 mile marker) from the direction of the creek. Belted kingfisher-hrd Yellow-bellied sapsucker and downy woodpecker-hrd Carolina wren and Amer robin-hrd. Water is still quite high, but surprising number of waterfowl using the creek side, not in the main channel, but in the grass close to the levee. Two big disappointments were no American pipit along the mud edge along the curve on the school side where at least one usually hangs out, and no American wigeon, especially along the emerging grass down about the 1.2-1.4 markers and on the regualtion pond. Did any of the Chattanooga CBCs have an American wigeon, and if so, where? David Chaffin Cleveland TN Bradley Co =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: aechmophorus sp. at floating mill recreation area, dekalb county
From: Stephen Stedman <SStedman AT tntech.edu>
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:57:43 -0600

Michael Hawkins and Judy Fuson reported a probable Western Grebe at the Floating Mill Recreation Area on Center Hill Lake in DeKalb County about an hour ago. When I spoke to Michael, the color of the bill on this bird had not been seen well, but the dark cap of the bird was said to extend below the eye. Directions to this site may be accessed at this page of my website: http://iweb.tntech.edu/sstedman/DeKalbTNPublicAccess.htm Steve Stedman Cookeville, TN =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Last try (I promise) Ivory Gull link
From: Ed Schneider <ed.schneider AT hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:03:32 -0600

Many appologies, everyone. If you click on one of the (bad) links I've posted, it does bring you to BPN website. From there look in the "forums" under "avian image critiques". Scroll down on the page, and you'll see a thumbnail of a (gorgeous) ivory gull in flight. Click on this and it should bring up the thread. Ed Schneider Whites Creek Davidson Co. > From: ed.schneider AT hotmail.com > To: tn-bird AT freelists.org > Subject: [TN-Bird] Last try (I promise) Ivory Gull link > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:59:13 -0600 > > This should get folks to the ivory gull. The flight shot is from Cape Cod, and if you scroll down in the > > thread I've posted an image of the GA bird. Bill looks very similar, but with so little (NO) experience > > with the species, I'm not sure it's more than speculation that these birds are the same individual. > > > > http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php?tU559 > > > > Good birding, > > > > Ed Schneider > > Whites Creek > > Davidson Co. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390709/direct/01/ > =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== > > The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with > first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. > You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds > you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should > appear in the first paragraph. > _____________________________________________________________ > To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: > tn-bird AT freelists.org. > _____________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, send email to: > tn-bird-request AT freelists.org > with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. > ______________________________________________________________ > TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society > Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) > endorse the views or opinions expressed > by the members of this discussion group. > > Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN > wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org > ------------------------------ > Assistant Moderator Andy Jones > Cleveland, OH > ------------------------------- > Assistant Moderator Dave Worley > Rosedale, VA > -------------------------------- > Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan > Clarksville, TN > __________________________________________________________ > > Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society > web site at http://www.tnbirds.org > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > ARCHIVES > TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ > > MAP RESOURCES > Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif > Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com > > _____________________________________________________________ > > _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390707/direct/01/ =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________
Subject: Last try (I promise) Ivory Gull link
From: Ed Schneider <ed.schneider AT hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:59:13 -0600

This should get folks to the ivory gull. The flight shot is from Cape Cod, and if you scroll down in the thread I've posted an image of the GA bird. Bill looks very similar, but with so little (NO) experience with the species, I'm not sure it's more than speculation that these birds are the same individual. http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php?tU559 Good birding, Ed Schneider Whites Creek Davidson Co. _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390709/direct/01/ =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird AT freelists.org. _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request AT freelists.org with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace AT bristolbirdclub.org ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clarksville, TN __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at http://www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________

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