[bsg] BSG Saturday Corney Lake Field Trip

From: "Lewis, Amanda" <Amanda.Lewis@xxxxxxxx>
To: <bsg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:31:27 -0500
Corney Lake, Claiborne Parish

 

Saturday, November 3

Trip leader: John Dillon 

kisforkryptonite@xxxxxxxxx

318-243-2284

 

     Originally, the BSG had planned a trip to Caney Lakes Recreation
Area in Minden for a "sparrow drag," but high water conditions there
have precluded our access (and the sparrows') to what is usually fine
habitat.  

     The substitute field trip will be to Corney Lake (again, not Caney
Lake) in Claiborne Parish just north of Summerfield on HWY 9.  Expect to
see Bald Eagle and Osprey, a plethora of Pileated's, and all the typical
woodland songbirds. We should get Blue-headed Vireo, quite possibly all
three nuthatches (Corney being one of the best places in North Louisiana
for White-breasted), at least three wren species, both kinglets, Hermit
Thrush (and a good shot at hearing their beautiful song echo through the
woods at this time of year), Orange-crowned Warbler, butter butts,
towhees, and maybe a half dozen other sparrow species.  We'll bird a bit
from the road in the woods around the lake, scope at the boat launch,
bird the picnic area, and walk the dam.  If you've never been to Corney,
the west end is filled with Bald Cypress draped in Spanish Moss.  It can
hold LOTS of waterfowl, but they're not often seen without a boat.  It's
truly a beautiful location, and the fall leaves will just be at or near
their peak during the trip.  

     And if birds and foliage aren't quite enough to get you to get you
to drive to Claiborne Parish, the barbecued pork ribs at Moon's Grocery
should be.  If you've never been to Moon's, there's a good chance you've
never really had ribs.  Pig out in the ambiance of a rural North
Louisiana liquor store and defunct gas station with bottles of Ripple
(yes, Ripple) on the shelves along with Old Crow and, for your thrifty
and more subtle winos, Dr. Tichenor's.  A word of warning: I guarantee
the ribs will be excellent; don't blame me if you get something else and
don't like it.  

     We'll meet in the parking lot of Summerfield High School on HWY 9
at 8:30am.  We'll bird till about 11:00 or 11:30, then drive south about
ten minutes to Moon's.  To get to Summerfield, take I-20 past Minden to
Exit 61, HWY 154.  Take 154 north into Athens, turn right on HWY 518 for
about a half-mile, and turn left onto HWY 9 north.  Follow the signs for
HWY 9 North until you get to Summerfield, about 26-28 miles after
turning onto HWY 9.  The school will be on your left.

 

 


 
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