[Bristol-Birds] Wade GeFellers had 10 Red-headed Woodpeckers in Cocke Co., TN 26 Dec 2014
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- Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 21:40:44 -0500
Wade GeFellers had Red-headed Woodpecker (10) on 26 December 2014
At Burnett Gap Trail, Cocke County, TN
"The most RHWO I have ever seen. Notice the birds first by call and
realized that it was very rare for that many birds. However, I stopped
walking and began to scan the tree tops and at one point could see
5 different birds with many more calling that I couldn't see. Therefore
I would actually say that this is a conservative estimate. The area
is a S to SW facing slope that has been burned over very hot in recent
years. Additionally, storm damage has blown many trees down which has
resulted in a unique landscape with a brushy understory and open canopy
with numerous dead oak trees. I noticed several cavities in the dead
trees also which are likely nesting cavities during the breeding season.
There were many other woodpecker species using the area, including RBWO,
and DOWO. 100%, without a doubt these birds were RHWO. If you are in the
area, the very steep climb is well worth the reward."
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