[TN-Bird] Henry Co. woodland birding; 4/9/06

  • From: <birder1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2006 20:46:14 -0500

4/9/06
Henry Co. (southwest corner, just north of McKenzie, TN)

I got out for a couple of hours this morning, to see what changes had been 
made to my local "Warbler Route" since last spring. It was time well-spent 
(what time spent birding isn't though? :") I had several 1st-of-season (FOS) 
birds, including a total of 10 species of warblers and 4 vireos, not bad for 
this early in the season, and on a cold morning. FOS warblers included 
singles of Prothonotary and Black-&-white, along with a dozen-plus Prairie's 
(part of this route goes through regenerative clear-cut areas, which teem 
with Prairie Warblers and Chats, though no Chats have arrived yet). The 
songs of Northern Parula, Yellow-throated, and Pine Warblers were constant 
companions, as were Louisiana Waterthrush along several streams. Common 
Yellowthroat, Yellow-rumped, and a Black-throated Green rounded out a nice 
day on Warblers. Though variety isn't great yet, I was actually able to see 
ALL of these warblers, unlike later in the year when half the birds will be 
heard-only.

Vireos were well-represented, with White-eyes being especially numerous. I 
had the uncommon treat, for this end of the State anyway, of having both 
Yellow-throated and Blue-headed Vireo together, both singing their versions 
of the Vireo song. Both of these were FOS birds, as was Red-eyed. The only 
other Neotropical migrant of the day was Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, another 
constant companion on the morning. I had hoped for a Kingbird or 
Broad-winged Hawk, but they'll wait for another day.

Shorebird habitat is pretty scarce, but 6 Solitary Sandpipers in a 
rain-filled depression  gave me great looks, which I took advantage of. 
Though obviously not colorful birds, the intricate pattern of the notching 
and spotting of these birds is gorgeous.

Good Birding!!

Mike Todd
McKenzie, TN
Carroll Co.
birder1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.pbase.com/mctodd


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