[TN-Bird] Re: Ensley Bottoms
- From: "Todd, Michael C." <michael.c.todd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "TN Bird" <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:59:09 -0500
TN-birders,
Clyde's email isn't news to anyone who has spent any time at Ensley, aka
"The Pits", or with Jeff. But, I would like to reiterate his sentiments =
to
those who haven't had the pleasure of experiencing both the location and =
the
birder who has spent so much time there over the years, studying =
shorebirds.
I make it down to Ensley several times a season if possible during =
shorebird
migration, as the looks and variety there can't be matched at any =
remotely
close location. I am fortunately close to several other great shorebird
spots along the Mississippi and KY Lake, but none match Ensley for =
either
numbers, variety, or the ability to get great looks at the birds, so you =
can
really study the plumages, etc.
Once again, for most this won't be news, but being in the field with =
Jeff is
always a rewarding experience. His knowledge and passion of all birds, =
but
especially the beloved "wind birds", is immediately apparent in the 1st =
few
minutes you spend with him. Jeff's attention to detail, and the ease =
with
which he passes it along, has to be experienced to be believed. I've =
been
able to spend a lot of time in the field with Jeff over the last few =
years,
and picked up a lot of details along the way that I probably wouldn't =
have
otherwise. =20
Thanks to Clyde for reminding us once again, what a great thing we have
going in Memphis at Ensley Bottoms! Granted, it's too far to be a =
regular
trip for everyone, but everyone should enjoy the thousands of shorebirds
spread across these flats on occasion (some just feet away). Most =
weekends
you won't be alone, as Jeff obviously goes through these birds on a very
regular basis, so keep an eye out for the Ol'Coot as well!
Good birding!!
Mike Todd
McKenzie, TN
Carroll Co.
birder1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.pbase.com/mctodd
-----Original Message-----
From: tn-bird-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:tn-bird-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Clyde Blum
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 1:11 PM
To: TN Bird
Cc: Wilson, Jeff
Subject: [TN-Bird] Ensley Bottoms
Sept. 5,2004
Ensley Bottoms
Shelby County
I spent 6 hours with Jeff Wilson, aka Ol' Coot, at the Ensley Bottoms. =
As he
has already so eloquently detailed what we saw I will only add a few =
items
that impressed me.
1. Thousands of shorebirds. I lead a Chattanooga Chapter field trip to
Kingston Steam Plant the week before and saw only about 15 individuals =
of on
4 species.
2. That some of the birds were so close you could study individual =
feathers
with your binoculars. If you thought you "had to have" a scope to study
shore birds, not here. A scope is needed to see the distant birds, but =
many
could be identified without. The way the roads go around the pools you =
can
drive right up to the birds. Unlike Kingston, where I logged 2.5 miles =
on my
pedometer. Also Kingston is an afternoon hike because the orientation of =
the
sun to the birds, which translates HOT! =20
3. The variation in plumages of the same species, adult, immature, =
molting
individuals.=20
4. Eight Baird's Sandpipers in one day, Seven in one pond as we scanned =
thru
the mix.
5. Mottled Duck In Tennessee.
6. Jeff's knowledge of his "Wind Birds", and his willingness to share =
this
knowledge to all who are interested.
=20
Clyde Blum
=20
Signal Mountain, Tn (near Chattanooga)
=20
Sequatchie Co.
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