FreeLists / bristol-birds / [Bristol-Birds] Off topic a bit...just for fun

["Rick Phillips" <rickanddonna98@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Although this list was created primarily to discuss area birds, I know Wallace 
and a number of subscribers are just plain ole' general naturalists interested 
in many aspects of local flora and fauna.  Just for fun I have taken a few 
photos to make you aware of some local fish.  This may give you something else 
to pass the time when you're out birding in the region.  Follow this link to 
view them http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/phoxinus02/album?.dir=/Fish&.src=ph 
. One of my favorites is the Saffron Shiner.  This is a small 2-4 inch minnow 
common in our area in cooler streams (for instance in Shady Valley in Beaverdam 
creek).  The sight of a hundred of these small fish congregated in a writhing 
mass to spawn will simply take your breath away.  The fish in the photo came 
from a small stream near Kingsport called Timbertree Branch.  The brilliant 
coloration, rivaling many coral reef tropical fish, only lasts a few weeks 
during spawning season (late april to june).  Also take a look at the Tennessee 
Dace.  This is a rare fish listed in Tennessee as a species in need of 
management due to it's limited distribution and very specific habitat 
requirements. Kevin Hamed formerly chief naturalist at Steele Creek Park 
studied this fish for his Master's thesis project.  They are found in the park 
at Bristol.  Just thought I'd share with nature lovers in the group. 
Rick

Rick Phillips
Kingsport, Tennessee


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