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For all those requesting it, here are details and locations for  the 
Black-throated and Golden-crowned Sparrows present at this time in  Tennessee.
 
Black-throated Sparrow:
 
Present in Elora TN, in Lincoln county since Nov. 30th. To reach the  
Dennison Farm go north from Elora on  Hwy 121 about 1.5 miles and turn left  
(west) 
on Red House Road.  Go past  the cemetery to the first road on  the right 
(north).  This is Milner's  Switch.  It dead-ends at  the Dennison Compound. 
There 
are also lots of  signs directing people to  the Dennison Farm. Please sign in 
at entrance and follow signs to sparrow  location. Do not go to far if the 
road is wet but park at sign before  low ditch. It is not necessary to tromp 
through brush piles as the bird  usually pops up to preen in the open. It also 
gives a distinctive call note when  feeding and occasionally has been heard 
signing.
 
Golden-crowned Sparrow:
 
Covington TN in Tipton county. Present for some time before confirmed ID by  
Keith Kunkel on DEC. 26. This bird is harder to come across as it sulks in  a 
brushy ravine but does feed occasionally under the feeder with White-throated  
Sparrows.  You must call before going to see this bird. Keith and  Peggy 
Kunkel have been gracious enough to allow birders to sit on their  deck.  Call: 
(901) 475-3603
Good Birding  !!!

Jeff R. Wilson / TLBA
6298 Memphis-Arlington Road
Bartlett, TN  38135



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