FreeLists / bristol-birds / [Bristol-Birds] SW Virginia Trips - Memorial Day Weekend

[Ed Talbott <aquilaet@xxxxxxxxx>]

Bristol Birders,
   
  Michelle, Chazzy and I have been busy the past couple of days exploring the 
mountains of Southwest Virginia.  Yesterday, we spent the day along the spine 
of Clinch Mountain in Russell County.  We were hiking over 4,000 feet and saw 
many high-altitude species not normally found at lower elevations.  For those 
interested, here is a link to a write-up and trip pictures:
  http://www.pbase.com/aquilaet/clinch
   
  Saturday, we spent part of the morning looking for Golden-winged Warblers at 
Enoch's Branch here in Buchanan County.  We found a single Golden-wing - not a 
good sign as this species is getting pushed north by the Blue-winged Warbler.  
Here is a link to some hike pictures:
  http://www.pbase.com/aquilaet/enochs1
   
  Finally a ride up the Virginia Creeper Trail near Damascus on Friday produced 
many great birds and beautiful scenery.  We also found a pair of Green Heron at 
Stuart's Pond in Russell County and a Semipalmated Plover and Yellowlegs at 
Musick's Campground on Holston Lake.  For those interested, here is a write-up 
and trip pictures:
  http://www.pbase.com/aquilaet/creeper
   
  Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend,
   
  Ed and Michelle Talbott
  Grundy, Virginia

       
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