[TN-Bird] McKenzie area (5/20/03)

McKenzie area (Carroll/Henry Co.)
5/20/03        

A few minutes after work today produced some interesting sightings, although 
nothing I haven't already posted about. On my way out to the Henslow's spot 
(and through one of the Lark Sparrow areas) I was driving slowly through an 
area that I've often had Grasshopper Sparrows sitting on a fence just off the 
road (never when I've had my camera handy though). No luck with the Grasshopper 
today, but I had the most leisurely looks from 25-30 feet at what I'm assuming 
is the female half of the Lark Sparrow pair in the area. After a few minutes of 
feeding and returning to the fence, she joined her mate and they flew out 
across the field. I can't rule out there being more than one pair of Larks in 
this area, but I don't believe that's the case. This makes at least three 
locations where pairs of Larks have been regularly seen.

When I arrived at the Henslow's location, after a few minutes I finally had two 
Henslow's singing on different sides of the road. I'm glad to know there are 
more than just the one pair I had been seeing. 

Another interesting sighting involved Mississippi Kites. I've had a pair of 
Kites working the same area in the Clear Creek bottom of Carroll Co. since 
Saturday. They may be just lingering around, but they are acting like they 
might be thinking about nesting in the area. I've had Kites in this same 
location once before, and in the McKenzie area several times, but they were all 
just one-time observations.

I have posted my best shot yet of the Lark Sparrow from today, and also a 
distant shot of the 2nd singing Henslow's. This shot captures the effort these 
little guys go to, to get that little bit of song out! For anyone interested, 
they are in the Uncommon to rare local birds (vol. 2) folder at: 
http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=330&groupID=116215&folderview=thumbs&ck=
 .

Good birding!!!!

Mike Todd
McKenzie, TN
Carroll Co.
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