FreeLists / va-richmond-general / [va-richmond-general] Cumberland County ES birds

["Michael Shapiro" <sc.tanager@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey, all-
    With the change in the weather, the birding around the school is getting 
interesting. There is a tower nearby where Turkey Vultures roost, so I see them 
daily, either alone or in small kettles. Might have seen some Black Vultures 
the other day. Lots of American Crows around and there are Canada Geese that 
fly by a few mornings a week as I get in. The other day, the kids and I got to 
see three Eastern Bluebirds - at least two males, one chasing a butterfly I 
think - on the playground. We got great looks because no one else was out there 
yet. 
    There were also about a dozen or so Dark-eyed Juncos around my trailer 
today, plus either a Carolina Wren or a White-throated Sparrow. We also saw a 
young snake today! (I'm guessing it was young. It was only about a foot long. 
It didn't have the fat head or yellow tail, so I know it wasn't a Copperhead. I 
suppose it could have been a young Corn Snake, but it seemed a little drab for 
that - thoughts?) Should be an interesting season!
Michael Shapiro
Short Pump
You are subscribed to VA-Richmond-General. To unsubscribe, send email to
va-richmond-general-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject 
field. To adjust other settings (vacation, digest, etc.) please visit, 
http://www.freelists.org/list/va-richmond-general.