Eight first-of-the-year (FOY) species were noted today on my property in
Birchwood (Hamilton County) or in other areas in the Birchwood community that
are in Meigs County. All of the FOY species are migrants, although Pine Siskins
are winter residents here and should soon be migrating north. A total of 40
species were identified. The eight FOY species were:
* Eastern Whip-poor-will – home
* Great Crested Flycatcher – home
* Eastern Kingbird – Shadden Road in Meigs County
* White-eyed Vireo – home
* Barn Swallow – Shadden Road in Meigs County
* Blue-gray Gnatcatcher – home
* Blue Grosbeak – home
* Pine Siskin – home, at least 6 birds were observed
Charles Murray
Birchwood, TN
