[TN-Bird] Ensley ibis and others

From: kings4birds@xxxxxxx
To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 22:30:44 -0400
I couldn't reisist the lure of a new TN bird and hurried down to Ensley to see 
the White-faced Ibis Q.B. Gray found earlier and Jeff Wilson relocated this 
afternoon. The cool temps and clear skies made for good looks at an assortment 
of birds. 30 Black-bellied Whistling Ducks were visible from one spot, with 10 
or so others scattered about. Northern Bobwhites crossed every levee we drove 
and called all around. I saw 9 Sora but surely there are others hidden in the 
weeds. Stilts are everywhere, one had fuzz ball young nearby. I saw two 
gosling-trains behind parent Canada Geese. Dicksissels, Mourning Doves, 
Killdeer, and Red-winged Blackbirds are everywhere. Shorebirds scattered about 
included one White-rumped Sandpiper and several Short-billed Dowitchers. 
Mallards, Wood Ducks, Northern Shovelers, American Coots, and Blue-winged Teal 
paddle the pools. I saw one Blue Grosbeak, and one Cattle Egret remains. The 
Anhinga pair was lounging on perches at the big pool on Riverport Rd.

By the way, they were taking down orange detour signs as I drove down Weaver 
Rd., I expect Mitchell is open now and maybe the Riverpark access to Riverport 
Rd.

Gail King


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