[TN-Bird] Re: FW: McCown's Longspur photos from Camp Jordan , Hamilton co.
- From: Michael Todd <birder1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Kevin A. Calhoon" <kac@xxxxxxxxxx>, TN Birds <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:29:31 -0700 (PDT)
Great find, great photos! No fair though, we usually have to look through
flocks
of 1000's of Laps over here in west TN to find a good Longspur, and ya'll get a
photo of one posing by itself......yeah, I'm jealous!
Ironically, as Scott mentioned, the one other McCown's for TN, that Jeff found
was also a lone bird along the road near Pace Point. The first
Chestnut-collareds I found at Reelfoot were in a massive flock of Laps, and
were
initially found thanks to the distinctive call note (McCown's also has a very
distinctive flight note worth knowing). However, the Chestnut-collared Jeff had
one day at Ensley a few months ago was also by itself. It's been a good winter
in the east for these birds, with I believe both Chestnut-collared and McCown's
being seen recently in GA as well.
Hope the bird hangs around for a little while, love to possibly make a trip
over
tomorrow!
Good Birding!!
Mike Todd
McKenzie, TN
birder1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.pbase.com/mctodd
Here are some photos I took of the male McCown's Longspur found by Dan Jacobson
at Camp Jordan, Hamilton County today.
Kevin Calhoon
Chattanooga, TN
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