Fifty-one species were identified today, most at the
Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge in Birchwood (Meigs County). In the following list of
highlights, some species were seen from the gazebo at HWR, while others were
observed from the viewing platform at the Cherokee Removal Memorial Park. Most
of the duck species were present at both sites. Sandhill cranes, totaling at
least a few hundred, were found at both locations.
Species seen
from the gazebo at HWR:
·
mute swan
·
hermit thrush
·
Northern harrier
·
7 species of ducks: gadwall, Am. wigeon, mallard,
green-winged teal, ring-necked, lesser scaup, hooded merganser
·
4 species of sparrows: Eastern towhee, field,
song, white throated
Species only
seen from the CRMP:
·
Am. black duck
·
Bald eagle
Charles
Murray
Birchwood,
TN
