Standifer Gap Marsh, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN
July 19, 2005
Least Bittern: Last known nest of season
July 18: adult male incubating 4 eggs
July 19: 9 AM, adult male brooding 2 very new wet chicks, with 2 eggs
3PM, 2 dry checks and 2 eggs
Virginia Rail: Last known nest of season
July 18: adult incubating 7 eggs
July 19: 9AM, adult incubating 6 eggs, one with young showing in 1/2" hole
11AM, 2 wet chicks, 4 eggs, 2 agitated adults 2 to 10 ft away
3PM, 2 eggs, 2 dry chicks in nest,
1 dry chick on edge and later under nest, both adults very
close
At home (Houston Lane) Black-and-white Warbler in pear tree (no partridge)
David Patterson