[bcbirdclub] Re: Sparrow Day 2012

  • From: John Kelly <johnpeterkelly@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: bcbirdclub@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012 12:24:42 -0500

Sheri and I had a lovely day at David's on Saturday.  Afterwards we stayed
at Breaks and birded the Beaver Pond.  Of note were three Rusty Blackbirds
and a Bonaparte's Gull.

--John
Abingdon, VA



On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 11:53 PM, Roger Mayhorn <rmayhorn@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> **
> Thanks Dave,
> We're looking forward to Saturday.
>
> Roger
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* David and Susan Raines <rainbrk@xxxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* bcbirdclub@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Thursday, November 01, 2012 12:32 PM
> *Subject:* [bcbirdclub] Sparrow Day 2012
>
> Just a reminder that Saturday is Sparrow Day. The birds appear ready, as
> sparrow #'s are increasing daily. Good #'s of White-throated, Song and
> White-crowned Sparrows are keeping the feeders busy. Small flocks of
> Chipping Sparrows show up here and there, while Swamp & Field Sparrows
> prefer the tangles along the creek or the fence-rows. Quite a lot of
> ponding from rain & snow melt might bring us something of interest. In
> fact, I had a Killdeer last evening & today a mixed flock of blackbirds are
> working the wet areas in front of our home. This flock was made up of 18
> Rusties, 1 Common Grackle, 1Brown-headed Cowbird and 8 Starlings. An imm.
> Cooper's hunted the feeder yard yesterday & a gorgeous Red-shouldered Hawk
> perched on the telephone wire over the creek. Both Kinglets have made an
> appearance this week & Siskins, in small #'s show up daily. The remaining
> Poke & Dogwood berries pull in Cedar Waxwings,Robins,Bluebirds,Thrashers &
> Mockingbirds. Also a Hermit Thrush was seen twice in the Dogwood next to my
> back porch.
> Anyway, if you're coming to Sparrow Day wear waterproof shoes if you have
> 'em & maybe a folding chair for the fire circle. A good time to arrive
> would be , 8:30 or there abouts. Seriously, I can usually see most of the
> birds around our place from the fire circle area. Come on over & sit a
> spell. We may check out a few of the best spots in the Breaks Park during
> the afternoon. I believe there will be some "Mountain" music & Storytelling
> in the park that evening. Ghouls & goblins may be about, due to the
> postponement of Trick or Treat by the local counties.
> DaveR/Breaks VA
>
>

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