[TN-Bird] The Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Hosts Annual Bald Eagle/ Waterfowl Auto Tour
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- Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:12:28 -0600
Department of the Interior/ U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
3006 Dinkins Lane / Paris, TN 38242
Telephone 731-642-2091 / FAX 731-644-3351
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Joan Stevens
The Refuge Hosts Annual Bald Eagle/ Waterfowl Auto Tour
Rescheduled to: Saturday February 5th from 2:00 ? 5:00 pm
- One Special Afternoon Behind Closed Areas ?
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Due to winter weather and dangerous refuge road conditions, the Tennessee
National Wildlife Refuge will be rescheduling their annual Bald
Eagle/Waterfowl Tour to Saturday, February 5th from 2:00 ? 5:00 pm. On this
day the refuge will be hosting a special day for the public to enjoy a drive
to view waterfowl and wildlife on the refuge at the Duck River Bottoms, just
south of New Johnsonville.
These areas are normally closed during waterfowl season to limit disturbance
to the visiting waterfowl. We will open the roads up to the public, for one
afternoon only, to offer our annual glimpse into the heart of the refuge
during waterfowl season. A small self guided tour will be available as in
past years. A change for this year will include some additional bus tours
that will be guided by staff. These buses will start and end at the main
event parking lot. Times for the bus tours will be posted that day.
During the winter, the refuge biologist will periodically estimate the
numbers of waterfowl. During the last aerial survey on Jan. 3rd, the
biologist estimated the number of waterfowl on the refuge to be slightly
more than 210,000 ducks which is 19 percent above the 5 year average. Along
with waterfowl, the biologist counted 89 bald eagles on the refuge. Along
with views of waterfowl and bald eagles, the refuge offers opportunities to
see white-tailed deer, wild turkey, many species of hawks, great blue herons
and great egrets, and many other kinds of wildlife. Bring the whole family
and enjoy a scenic afternoon, compliments of the Tennessee National Wildlife
Refuge and Friends of Tennessee Refuge. A MORE RECENT COUNT RECORDED 98
WHICH WAS A RECORD FOR THE REFUGE.
Refuge staff will be available at the entrance on Refuge Lane to hand out
maps for the self-guided auto tour route. Staff will also have on hand
several items of interest concerning waterfowl, managing their wetland
habitats, and research currently going on the refuge. The Friends of the
Refuge will also be offering complimentary hot apple cider to the visiting
public. Along the route several staff and refuge volunteers will be
stationed with spotting scopes to allow the public better views of waterfowl
and wildlife. The staff will also be explaining bird identification, refuge
operations and management, and answering any questions you may have during
your visit.
The refuge at Duck River Bottoms is about 4 miles south of New Johnsonville.
From Highway 70 in New Johnsonville, turn south on Long Street and continue
for 2.6 miles to the intersection of old State Route 1 and Long Street. Turn
left on State Route 1, go for 0.2 miles, then make a sharp right on Hickman
Road. Follow Hickman Road for 0.6 miles to Refuge Lane. Turn left on Refuge
Lane into the refuge. We will have signs posted to help you find your way.
To enhance your viewing opportunities bring a pair of binoculars, if
available, and remember to dress warmly for winter weather. If you have
questions about the waterfowl tour, please call the Paris Headquarters at
731-642-2091, extension 302 or e-mail Joan Stevens at Joan_Stevens@xxxxxxxx
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, encompassing 51,358 acres of water,
forests, farmland and grasslands, is located on and around Kentucky Lake.
Established in 1945, the refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service as an important resting and feeding area for wintering waterfowl and
other migratory birds. The refuge?s three units, the Duck River, Big Sandy
and Busseltown stretch along 65 miles of the Tennessee River. The Tennessee
National Wildlife Refuge is one of 553 refuges nationwide totaling more than
150 million acres under the management of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
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