[TN-Bird] Snowy Owl Sunday - disappointing

1/25/09
Spring Hill, TN (Maury County)

Went to Spring Hill today in search of the Snowy Owl.  Arrived around 
noon, and several other parties were already there.  The bird had 
reportedly been seen flying over the ridge at about 8:30 am.  We did 
not see the bird, nor had any other birders seen it when we left at 
dusk.  However, a GM guard stopped by around 4 p.m. and indicated he 
had seen the owl in a low area beyond the red barn (not visible from 
the publicly accessible areas), and there were a cars in the GM plant 
area that slowed down and appeared to be looking at something (or 
perhaps FOR something, who knows?) that we couldn't see from where we 
were.

We were situated on Hwy 31, immediately south of Saturn Parkway, at the 
pull-off on the west side of the highway (along the white wooden fence) 
before you get to the Saturn Visitor's Center.

Although we didn't find what we came for, there was plenty of good 
company!  There were folks from as far away as Columbus, GA, and 
Atlanta, as well as Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, Murfeesboro, 
Clarksville, and Huntsville, AL (sorry if I left anyone out!).  Lots of 
local interest, too.  Some had heard or read about the bird on the 
news, and others just wanted to know what all the commotion was about.  
I hope some of them will be able to stop by again when the owl is being 
more cooperative!

Better luck next time, I suppose!

Laura McCall
Lynchburg, TN

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