[TN-Bird] American Golden-Plover (Greene Co., TN)

March 27, 2005

The American Golden-Plover observed by Rob Biller and Don Holt yesterday
evening on Turner Lane in Greene County was still present this morning
when I visited the site.

I arrived at 7:53 and immediately spotted the bird on the left side of
Turner Lane just past the barn complex at the entrance.  I observed it
for the next half hour, savoring details of plumage and behavior.  I'm
not familiar with the molt cycle of American Golden-Plover, but I was
somewhat surprised to find this bird still in basic plumage at the end
of March.

The weather was darkening as I left, so I think it unlikely that the
bird will fly immediately.  During the time I observed it, it appeared
to be resting, preening, and occasionally feeding--generally taking
things easy.

If anyone within reasonable driving distance wishes to have a go at
finding the plover, I judge the odds of success to be pretty good.

By the way, as far as I know, this is the first record of American
Golden-Plover in Greene County.  Nice find, Don and Rob.

Don Miller
Greeneville, TN

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