FreeLists / tn-bird / [TN-Bird] Sedge Wren - NO, Black-billed Cuckoo - YES!

[Whoopinwiller@xxxxxxx]

15 AUG 04
Austin Springs
Washington Co., TN
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This afternoon Carol and I set out for the Sedge Wren spotted and reported 
earlier at Austin Springs by Don Holt. I heard a brief scolding chide from the 
ditch line near the first fence on the right. That bird did not give me enough 
information for an ID, however. Our miss of the target species did not put an 
overcast on our adventure as we compiled an enjoyable list. While searching 
the field to right of the entry I heard, for the very first time(!), the kew 
kew 
kew of the BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO. Despite searching the tree line no view was 
to be had. 
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We also enjoyed a brief conversation with very hospitable Humphrey's as we 
departed their property.
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Seen today were:
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Great Egret - 1
Osprey - 1
Belted Kingfisher - 2
Turkey Vulture - 2
Wood Duck - 4
Green Heron - 4
Canada Goose - 11
D.C. Cormorant - 3
E. Kingbird - 12
A. Goldfinch - 15 (3 - Juv.s begging an adult)
Hummingbird (R/T?) - 2
Indigo Bunting - 1
E. Meadowlark - 2
Song Sparrow - 5
E. Starling - ~150
   
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'Til we bird again
Rack Cross
Blountville, TN


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