I had a Sora Rail flush at my feet in some dried-up puddles in the wasteland adjacent to the linear trail in Elizabethton, Carter Co., TN near the water treatment facility on the Watauga River. The puddles are nearly completely dry, but rain overnight probably dampened them slightly. There is plenty of brushy cover, however, and the rail quickly dropped back into hiding.
I also had Magnolia Warbler, American Redstart, White-eyed Vireo and Field Sparrow in the vicinity. Despite the overcast conditions, also several butterflies, including Variegated Fritillary and Pearl Crescent.
I was birding that area between 9:45-10:15 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11.Last evening, at home in Hampton, TN, I had my first flock of migrating Common Nighthawks over the house. I also observed in Eastern Wood-Pewee, Blue-headed Vireo, Gray Catbird, Chimney Swifts and Ruby-throated Hummingbird. I have so far seen very few migrant warblers, although residents such as Hooded Warblers are still present.
I also heard two to three Wood Thrushes. Bryan Stevens, Hampton, TN ________________________________________________________________________Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com
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