[bcbirdclub] Guesses Fork - Hurley, VA
- From: Ed Talbott <aquilaet@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Buchanan Birds <bcbirdclub@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:48:59 -0700 (PDT)
Buchanan Birders,
After an unsuccessful attempt to get film of the crazy Ruffed Grouse that has
been flogging four wheelers on Guesses Fork, I took a short walk through the
reclaimed mine site on top of the mountain. Blue-gray Gnatcatchers were
everywhere and I found at least seven. The highlight of the hike was a
Ruby-crowned Kinglet at a distance of only 20 feet or so. I guess the warm
weather was too much for the little guy as he was showing off his red cap and
burst into full song a couple of times (one of the few times I have gotten to
hear their song). I thought I heard a Catbird but could not confirm it. A few
Field Sparrows were noted and their song was heard in the fields. I did jump
at least one Ruffed Grouse along the way also.
This was a great day - two hikes, my first life bird in two years (the
Whip-poor-will earlier in the day), and a day spent birding.
Ed
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