[TN-Bird] Redpoll sighted
- From: Dthomp2669@xxxxxxx
- To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:00:33 EST
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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