05-01-2013 Duck River Unit Humphreys County After some great directions provided by Ruben Stoll, I made a mad dash out to the Duck. To my disappointment, the river was pouring over the levee just before the Purple Gallinule was spotted the previous day. As I was walking out, my friend, Big Mike, was driving by and I expressed my disappointment at not seeing the bird. He contacted the unit's Biologist and Mike drove me out to the spot and we and met with the Biologist. I was able to snap some blurry pics because we had to get out of there fast. As we drove out, the water was already halfway up the tires and a strong current developed. Mike said by this evening, the whole section of this unit and, possibly more land, will be under water. It was suggested that no one make this trip during the weekend, especially with expected rainfall. I will text him on Monday and get a better understanding if when can get back in there. Marnie Mitchell Rutherford County
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