FreeLists / tn-bird / [TN-Bird] Ovenbird(s) in unusual location

[Dthomp2669@xxxxxxx]

Here in the Charlotte Park section of West Nashville, an ovenbird just  
strolled across my deck after checking under the grape vine leaves on the  
south 
side.  As it went past my French doors, I saw that chestnut  crown set off by 
the black stripes, its eye ring and striped chest and muttered  to myself, 
"That's no sparrow.........it's an ovenbird!"  I gingerly opened  the door in 
time 
to see it emerge from a leaf-filled flower pot and fly over to  the leaves 
under the grape vine on the north side.  It foraged for a  moment, then flew 
down 
to the ground below and out of sight  No time to  grab the camera off the 
dining table.  Guess the little thing is  migrating.  It's my first one on the 
property.  Nice thrill!  I  never know what may turn up here next.
 
Just as I was ready to send this message, it or another one followed the  
same course as before including stopping at the same flower pot.  Again,  not 
enough time for a photo.  I DO think there were two unless the one flew  
through 
the carport under the deck and retraced its previous route across the  deck.  
Guess I just prefer to think there was a little game of "Follow the  Leader" 
going on.
 
Dee Thompson
Nashville, TN


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