Saturday, February 19th, Robertson County
Come join us as we explore the beautiful pastoral landscape of RobertsonCounty
in search of the special wintering birds that are found in this uniquehabitat.
There are thousands of acres ofrolling farmland home to Horned Larks and
Eastern Meadowlarks year around whichare joined in the winter by American
Pipits, Lapland Longspurs, numeroussparrows (including White-crowned, Savannah,
and occasionally Vesper),Loggerhead Shrikes, and Merlin. We willexplore
several quiet, infrequently traveled farm roads by car looking forthese
species. We will also pass several farm ponds and small lakes where we’llbe
sure to look for wintering waterfowl. We will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sudden
Service gas station/Dunkin’Doughnuts at Exit 24 (Pleasant View/Springfield) on
I-24 where we will join ourexpert trip leader, Tony Lance. The outing should
finish around mid-day, so besure to bring a snack and water and dress warmly.
