[TN-Bird] Kites-Kites- Black Terns

5-24-07
Shelby Farms
Mississippi River
Shelby Co, TN
 
Three groups of Mississippi Kites were feeding high and low today at Shelby  
Farms. The largest group of 62 birds were feeding right down on top of a  
scrubby field next to Walnut Grove Road, while another group of 16 fed about a  
quarter mile away and 9 more were feeding over the trees along the Wolf River.  
Eighty Seven in a nice number for one location in May. Their numbers have  
exploded in Memphis over the years, with birds seen in all the older parts of  
the city with tall trees. 
 
Cedar Waxwings are still being seen in good numbers near the Mulberry Trees  
that shook off the freeze and have ripening fruit. I saw 9 groups flying  
today in my travels each having 20+ birds.
 
I saw may first Black Tern on the Big River Saturday with 2 more  on Sunday. 
Today they were traveling up river with a 30 minute count at noon  reaching 31 
birds, ALL in fine fettle.............  
 
 
Good Birding  !!!
Jeff R. Wilson / TLBA
6298 Memphis-Arlington Road
Bartlett, TN  38135
http://www.pbase.com/ol_coot/
What is this feathered thing that  lifts my heart to the heavens.



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