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[BEAMERWITT@xxxxxxx]

Yesterday, I spent most of Super Bowl Sunday at Duck River NWR.  The habitat 
is excellent, and much is accessible.  On the drive over, a flyby Cooper's 
Hawk in Franklin and a Barred Owl perched roadside in Fairview were nice.  On 
the 
road to the refuge just short of the sewage ponds, 3 Eurasian Collared Doves 
were seen bathing in a small pool.  In the flooded field just downhill from 
headquarters, a large flock of Canada Geese included several hundred Greater WF 
Geese, the largest number I have ever seen in state.  Only a few Snows were 
seen.   Bald Eagles are everywhere, only immatures were seen for some reason.  
I 
made it all the way to the end of the road without seeing the A White 
Pelicans previously reported.  As I started to drive out, about 50 of them came 
sailing by.  I am not sure where they landed, or whether they could be seen 
from 
the road. 
This visit renews my frustration in reference to Cross Creeks NWR which has 
been totally closed for the winter for many years for reasons that have always 
seemed unclear???  It would seem that at least some compromise could be worked 
out to protect the waterfowl without closing the entire area.  I guess 
closing the entire area is the easiest and cheapest solution.


Terry Witt
Murfreesboro Tn


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