[TN-Bird] Black-throated Sparrow
- From: OLCOOT1@xxxxxxx
- To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 23:59:28 EST
Nov. 30, 2005
Morris Williams has negotiated permission from two of the land owners for
birders to enter the area. I'm adding this info at the bottom of this note. As
you can see, Morris has done a great deal to get all this put together as you
can see. I for one thank him for sharing such a beautiful bird.
When I was going out today, I met the logger coming in. He said it had been
too wet to work because of the rain but was going to start cutting and
dragging logs out for loading this afternoon. He can't get the big log trucks
in
until it dries out some more. So there will be sliders and a lot of movement
right where the bird has been seen, so be careful.
If you are patient the bird will come up from feeding and perch for a short
period of time. I don't think it would be wise for a bunch of people to start
jumping on brush piles.
I'm trying to upload the photos but the site is down. I'll try again
tomorrow.
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Jeff,
Glad you found the bird and were able to show it to Andrew Salhany. Am
anxious to see your photos. I went tonight (30 Nov.) and talked to both
landowners. They are sympathetic and willing to help us. We can approach
from the
east and drive within 100 yards of the bird. To do this we cross the Dennison
property. I told them that I would place a registry at the entrance for
visitors to sign. This will let them know who we are. I plan to place signs
tomorrow (1 Dec.) to aid visitors. I will try to post a drawing of the bird
at
strategic points on the farm. Becky is working on the drawing now.
Basically drive past the Dennison residence and tool sheds. About a 100
yards beyond, turn right onto an implement path and go to the end and park.
Use common sense. Don't go too far and get stuck. These people are too busy
to pull cars out of the mud.
To reach the Dennison Farm go north from Elora on Hwy 121 about 1.5 miles
and turn left (west) on Red House Road. Go past the cemetery to the first
road
on the right (north). This is Milner's Switch. It dead-ends at the
Dennison Compound. There are also lots of signs directing people to the
Dennison
Family Farm.
The bird is actually on the property of Sr. Rolando Franco. It pleased him
to know that his visitor is normally a resident of his native Mexico. If
this works out, it would be nice for all of us to pass-the-hat and reward
these
good people for their hospitality and generosity.
The loggers worry me. For now lets hope for the best. The last thing we
need is the appearance of trying to block their work. I'll try to assess the
situation tomorrow. But time may be running out, so let's get the masses in
as soon as possible. I'll be in and out of the site tomorrow, but censusing
elsewhere in the Flint River most of the day. Teaching duties prevent my
being there most of Friday.
I'll keep you posted. Good to visit with you yesterday. Someday I'd like
you to teach me how to identify Sturnella neglecta in flight.
Hasta luego, Morris
PS. GPS for Black-throated Sparrow: 35 02.213 N; 86 23.794 W
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Good Birding !!!
Jeff R. Wilson / TLBA
6298 Memphis-Arlington Road
Bartlett, TN 38135
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