FreeLists / bristol-birds / [Bristol-Birds] From Rufous Hummer to Golden Eagles

[Roger Mayhorn <rogermayhorn@xxxxxxxxx>]

Today (Saturday) members of the Buchanan County Bird Club joined members of the 
Russell County Bird Club in birding a southern section of Russell County. The 
outing was organized by RCBC members, Tom and Laverne Hunter of Lebanon. Tom 
led the 16 birders over areas covered by mixed woodland and pasture land. 
   
  Two Loggerhead Shrikes were found early in the day. They were soon followed 
by the sighting of 2 Golden Eagles. One was an adult and one was in sub-adult I 
plumage. It was also a day for Red-tailed Hawks with 16 being sighted. A very 
unusual sighting of a Red-shouldered Hawk was a pleasant surprise, as that 
species is not often found in the southern part of Russell County.
   
  With 39 species sighted followed by a great meal at the home of Tom and 
Laverne, the finishing touch for a very enjoyable birding day was to stop by 
the home of Bob Riggs in Lebanon to see the female Rufous Hummer that has been 
there since October 19, 2006. Within minutes the bird made an appearance and 
perched in bright sunlight, giving great looks to observers. It was a fitting 
ending to a day of bright sunny weather, good birds and good companionship.
  Those participating today were Don Carrier and son, Christian, Tom and 
Laverne Hunter, Richard and Pam Kretz, Fred and Janice Martin, Roger and Lynda 
Mayhorn, Bob and Jean Montgomery, David Raines, Bob Riggs, Jerry and Jane 
Thornhill, Dave and Diana Worley 
   
  Following is the complete list of the day's sightings.
   
  Roger Mayhorn
  Compton Mt
  Buchanan County
   
  Canada Goose       24
  Mallard                  20
  Green-winged Teal   1
  Great Blue Heron     3
  Northern Cardinal    10
  Eastern Bluebird      6
  Northern Mockingbird 4
  Loggerhead Shrike   2
  Mourning Dove       15
  Rock Pigeon          6
  Song Sparrow        8
  White-breasted Nuthatch 1
  Eastern Phoebe       1
  Blue Jay                  3
  American Crow       400+
  Common Raven        8
  American Robin       4
  Golden Eagle          2
  American Kestrel     6
  Red-tailed Hawk      16
  Red-shouldered Hawk  1
  Black Vulture           2
  Northern Flicker       3
  Downy Woodpecker  3
  Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 2
  Belted Kingfisher     3
  Killdeer                 10
  Wilson's Snipe         1
  American Goldfinch  5
  House Finch            4
  Carolina Wren 3
  Carolina Chickadee 4
  Tufted Titmouse       2
  White-crowned Sparrow   41
  White-throated Sparrow 7
  Dark-eyed Junco      10
  Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
  Rufous Hummingbird 1
  European Starling    600+
  House Sparrow       2
   
   
   
   
   
    

 
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