FreeLists / tn-bird / [tn-bird] Re: Black-necked Stilt Population Explosion

[OLCOOT1@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 7/1/02 6:25:02 PM Central Daylight Time, 
rwf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> Back across the Riverport Rd., just south of the Maintenance
> Sheds, there are several large ( fetid ) pit-like open areas
> where they compost the sludge in the open air. 
> 

These are the pits that are now the home of this horde of Black-necked 
Stilts. Directions and definitions are given periodically about the area and 
many that want directions or details ask me off line. I replied to 4 persons 
from around the south last week. It would be redundant to give directions 
each time I post to all the areas that I bird. Ensley Bottoms is a huge area 
and more birds can be found in this small area than any other area of its 
size in Tennessee and probably in the mid-south due to its location and 
proximity to different habitats. I've led groups to the area for shorebirds 
and birding from as far away as Florida and individuals from the four corners 
of the world. Within sight of the Allen Steam Plant smoke stacks I've 
recorded over 300 species over the years. I'm open to any and all for details 
by phone (901) 388-6482 or 487-8521 or "e' mail olcoot1@xxxxxxxx

Good Birding!!!

Jeff R. Wilson
OL' COOT / TLBA
Bartlett Tenn.


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