[TN-Bird] Redpoll sighted

Hello Birders,
 
Tarcila Fox was brave enough to allow "not-long-from-the-hospital" me to  
accompany her on a trip to Hohenwald today where we found the redpoll around 1  
PM.  Michael Todd posted earlier photos which well depict what  was seen, and 
my photos do not improve on his one bit.  This  little bird was a "lifer" for 
Tarcila and me, so was a welcomed  sight.  This species has eluded me in the 
far North for much too  long, but I never expected my first one to be in 
Tennessee.  Many  thanks to Betsy Russell for allowing our visits and to Bill 
for  
letting everyone in on the "secret.".  
 
On the way over, we counted 23 flickers.  We started counting the  species 
after seeing an initial flock of nine birds just as we entered the  Natchez 
Trace Parkway.  On the way back, we did not exceed that  number.........only 
had 
8.  Had two flocks of turkeys; one of about 35  impressive birds; another with 
a bird of weird coloration.  I'll try to  post a picture of it when I get to 
where I can use all my equipment to "show it  off" better.  Other observations 
included 3 pileated woodpeckers, several  red-tails including one 
photographically cooperative one, 2 deer, 1 skunk out  walking around in broad 
daylight, 
and a "road kill" vulture.  Hmmmm.   What cleans the roadside of THEM???????
 
It was a good trip and a nice venture outside for this old girl who has  been 
cooped up for a long spell.  Thanks,Tarcila, for "springing me" for a  nice 
birding trip.
 
Happy birding,
 
Dee Thompson
Nashville, TN
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