[TN-Bird] Harpeth River State Park Field Trip

15 Members and guests of the Nashville chapter of TOS
had a field trip to the various units of the Harpeth
River State Park (Cheatham/Davidson Counties).

61 species were recorded, including 12 warblers.

Highlights:
Narrows of the Harpeth Unit (Cheatham County)
4 Vireo species (White-eyed, Yellow-throated,
Blue-headed, Red-eyed)
Blue-winged Warbler
Northern Parula - good looks - 6 total
Yellow-throated Warbler - 5 total, great looks on
ridge
Prothontary Warbler - along river
Worm-eating Warbler - on ridge
Louisiana Waterthrush - along river
Both Tanagers (heard, Summer seen)
Orchard Oriole

Gossett Tract (Cheatham County)
Blue-winged, Prairie, Common Yellowthroat and
Yellow-breasted Chats abounded.  One Prairie came out
and posed (front and back) for over 5 minutes, singing
away.  Great looks were also had of multiple Common
Yellowthroats.  The many Chats were only briefly seen.

Hidden Lake Unit (Davidson County)
Played more hide and seek with Yellow-breasted Chats. 
Prairie Warblers also heard.


Jon Mann
Nashville, TN

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