[tn-bird] Halloween Treat plus Loons
- From: OLCOOT1@xxxxxxx
- To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 09:32:15 EDT
Oct. 20, 2002
Pace Point-Henry Co. TN
On the road into the POINT, I came across an appropriately timed growth of
Jack-o'-lantern Mushrooms (Omphalotus olearius) on the roots of an uprooted
tree. They are usually found in crowded groups at the base and roots of trees
but take advantage of tipped up roots to go wild. It was a glorious display
of rhythm and color with stacks of bright orange looking like Neyland Stadium
on a Saturday afternoon.
A special and eerie treat is to view them in the dark when they emit a pale
green luminescence. I have photos if you are interested.
On Saturday and Sunday I had but a sprinkling of Common Loons around the
area, no more than 12 scattered about. Sunday afternoon I waited to see the
movement to the roosting area in the Big Sandy Reach and soon had a group of
14 appear followed by 9 and then 3 singles. In a couple of weeks these
numbers will be in the hundreds and Pacific and Red-throated Loons will also
be present.
Good Birding!!!
Jeff R. Wilson
OL' COOT / TLBA
Bartlett Tenn.
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