The Christmas Bird count for Russell country Bird Club was held
yesterday, Jan 2, 2015. The event was hosted by the Thornhills and
culminated with a gourmet feast at their home. 65 species were
identified with the highlight being a Say's Phoebe located by Laverne
Hunter and the team of Jerry and Jane Thornhill along with Peggy
Herbert. This is a southwestern bird preferring a dry climate that is
very rare for the eastern United States. The bird was still present as
of 9:15 eastern this morning.
Don Carrier