FreeLists / tn-bird / [TN-Bird] Getting to Ensley bottoms(The Pits,Earth Complex) in Memphis

["John Walko" <walko@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Directions to the Pits, Earth Complex, Ensley Bottoms.
Memphis, TN (Shelby County)

Coming from Missouri/Arkansas take I-55 South into Tn, take exit # 9 Mallory
Rd. If coming from the East Take I-55  North like your going to Arkansas and
get off at exit # 9 Mallory Rd.

Follow the following link below msn map/directions will get you from the
exit though the wetland birding area (Riverport Rd) to the entrance to the
PITS. You can use aerial or map view prior to printing map and directions.

Highly recommend first time visitors to post a request try to link up with
someone from Memphis to visit this area for the first time. It is very large
and imposing area. Check in at office to tell them your there. Also the TVA
area, plant, their ponds etc is off limits now due to homeland security
purposes. Stay out of way of the trucks and tractors, stay in the dry areas
of the paths. Don't fall in the water! (Supposedly that's what it is.) Enjoy
the Treatment Plant, Earth Complex, Ensley Bottoms or "The Pits". Your
olfactory senses will be pushed to the limits here, weak stomachs may not be
able to take the smell, pray for a slight breeze. Bug spray a must and yes
it is hot. There are no facilities.

Spotting scope will help out greatly.  Enjoy the Birding.

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Jay Walko, 718 Gable Lane, Collierville, TN 38017



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