FreeLists / birdky / [birdky] Chukar

["Pat Meyer" <pemeyer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I didn't know Jefferson County had Chukars here until today when one slammed 
into our patio window and was stunned long enough to get pictures.  I know it 
is an introduced species but since I had never seen one I was quite surprised 
by it.

I just had returned from birding in Jefferson Memorial Forest.  They are 
sponsoring birding for seniors four times a year. Most of them appeared to be 
new to birding. Leader James Crawford pointed out a Cooper's Hawk nesting site.

Eastern Bluebird
American Robins (lots)
Carolina Chickadees (lots)
Tufted titmouse
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pilated Woodpecker 
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Blue Jay
Northern Cardinal
Red-tail Hawk
Mourning Dove
White-breasted Nuthatch

The Horine area at the top of the hill is needing a burn to continue its 
excellent sparrow habitat.  James told me he has suggested it be burned at 
least for five years now, but nothing has taken place thusfar.

Patricia Meyer
Fairdale-Jefferson County