Jay Walk: Winter Birding at Melton Hill Park
Where: Melton Hill Park
When: Tuesday, February 2, 2016, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Leader: Jay Sturner
Join me for a Jay Walk (an impromptu, supplemental KTOS field trip) at Melton
Hill Park in Knoxville to look for resident and wintering birds. We will meet
in the parking lot near the volleyball court, scope for birds on the water,
then walk the trails.
This is a free event. No RSVP required, and you do not have to be a member of
KTOS to attend. See you there!
GPS coordinates for Melton Hill Park: 35.9511223,-84.2392109 or 35°57'04.0"N
84°14'21.2"W
For additional information, directions, and a map of Melton Hill Park, see
Outdoor Knoxville at
http://www.outdoorknoxville.com/places/parks/west/melton-hill-park
Contact info:
Jay Sturner (865-244-7819, call/text), email:
flowerpetalsonthecreek(at)yahoo(dot)com
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KTOS Valentine's Day Field Trip: Birds of Concord Park
Where: Concord Park
When: Sunday, February 14, 2016, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Leaders: Jay Sturner and Melinda Fawver
Join us on this day of romance to look for winter specialties at Concord Park
in Knoxville. We will meet at The Cove (a hotspot
for waterfowl, gulls, Brown Creepers, Pine Warblers, and Brown-headed
Nuthatches), then work our way east to the marina for additional species.
This will be an extra fun field trip. Love is in the air! Being Valentine's
Day, we will stop on occasion to briefly mention "romantic" birds, the ones
known to mate for life. Species in this category include the Bald Eagle, Canada
Goose, Mute Swan, Whooping Crane, Laysan Albatross, and many others!
In addition, participants are encouraged to photograph Mourning Doves, Northern
Cardinals, House/Purple Finches, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, SAPsuckers, towhee
eyes, birds in pairs, or anything else that fits the romantic theme. Photos
will be shared on the KTOS website and Facebook page with the option of adding
fun captions. Not a photographer? Write a poem! After all, words have been
known to paint lovely pictures.
This is a free event. No RSVP required, and you do not have to be a member of
KTOS to attend. See you there!
GPS coordinates for The Cove: 35.8461876,-84.1560137 or 35°50'46.3"N
84°09'21.6"W
For additional info and directions to Concord Park see Outdoor Knoxville at
http://www.outdoorknoxville.com/places/parks/west/concord-park
Contact info:
Jay Sturner (865-244-7819, call or text), email:
flowerpetalsonthecreek(at)yahoo(dot)com
Melinda Fawver, email: mindyfawver(at)gmail(dot)com
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KTOS Field Trip: Gupton Wetlands
Where: Gupton Wetlands
When: Thursday, February 18, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m.
Leader: Tony King, (865) 966-6172
Go west on I-40 from Knoxville, take the Midtown exit, exit 350, turn left
under the interstate, left on Route 1, and then left onto Swan Pond Rd. After
arriving at Swan Pond Rd., turn right at the second intersection with Swan Pond
Circle Rd., then the first right into a gravel lot.
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KTOS Field Trip: Birding with Friends
Where: Seven Islands State Birding Park
When: Wednesday, February 24, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Leaders: Morton Massey (865-806-9967) and Jay Sturner
(865-244-7819, call/text), email: flowerpetalsonthecreek(at)yahoo(dot)com
Meet in the main parking lot at the entrance to the park. Many species from a
variety of habitats will be seen.
This event is part of a monthly birding series held on the 4th Wednesday of
every month. No RSVP required, and you do not have to be a member of KTOS to
attend. See you there!
Location:
Seven Islands State Birding Park
2809 Kelly Lane
Kodak, TN 37764
Additional info and directions to Seven Islands:
http://www.tnbirds.org/birdfinding/SevenIslands.htm
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KTOS Field Trip: UT Plant Sciences Farm (RSVP required)
Where: UT Plant Sciences Farm
When: Saturday, February 27, 2016, 8:00 a.m. to noon
Leaders: Jay Sturner and Jimmy Tucker
Due to strict regulations for visiting this property, this field trip will only
be available to members of KTOS and is limited to twelve participants and four
cars. Please contact Jay Sturner to reserve a spot. Details will be forwarded
via email.
Contact info:
Jay Sturner (865-244-7819, call/text), email:
flowerpetalsonthecreek(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted by Jay Sturner
Knoxville, TN
Knox Co.
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