Spring 'Season Report' Begins for THE MIGRANT Throughout the year, editorial staff of the Tennessee journal of ornithology search messages posted to TN-Birds Net to gleam important field data regarding Tennessee birds. It is eventually published in the pages of THE MIGRANT, published by the Tennessee Ornithological Society. First spring arrival dates for migration and last winter dates for wintering populations as well as peak dates, peak numbers and unusual species are regularly gathered. The summary information, as well as specific data, is published in reports written by regional editors. For these reasons you are asked to be as specific as possible about species reported as well as locations, including communities and counties, for which you are posting to TN-Birds. Much of this information is used by scientists and wildlife managers. These summaries help understand bird distribution and occurrences. Your post may have important data that will eventually help support funding for research and management by wildlife agencies. Eventually, this data may help authors of popular field guides edit distribution maps. On March 1 of each year we enter the spring season. Records for the spring season are collected from Mar 1 thru May 31. The map at the top of this post shows the breakdowns used by the individual season editors and the regions they monitor. Their summaries for the period are published by the regions detailed in the map. REGION EDITORS: Western Coastal Plain Region: Dick Preston 261 Sassafras Circle, Munford, TN 38058 dickpreston@xxxxxxxxxxxx Highland Rim and Basin Region: Phillip Casteel 400 Forrest Park Rd., B1-4, Madison, TN 37115 capemaywarbler1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Cumberland Plateau / Ridge & Valley Region: Rick Knight 804 N. Hills Dr., Johnson City, TN 37604 rknight8@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Eastern Mountain Region: Richard Lewis mountainbirds@xxxxxxxxx 407 V. I. Ranch Rd., Bristol, TN 37620 These editors are very knowledgeable of the birdlife and records for their individuals regions and much of the state. Some have been publishing reports in THE SEASON for decades. Rick Knight of Johnson City, TN is the overall state editor for all season materials published. rknight8@xxxxxxxxxxxxx If you have any questions or need assistance don't hesitate to send any of these persons a message and I am sure they will be happy to assist you. THE ANNUAL SEASONS: Winter Season: Dec 1 thru Feb 28. Spring Season: Mar 1 thru May 31. Summer Season: Jun 1 thru Jul 31 Fall Season: Aug 1 thru Nov 30. Thanks to you for the high quality reports you provide. We hope you will continue to enjoy your experience with the list. Let's go birding..... Wallace Coffey Tennessee Ornithological Society Moderator TN-Birds Net Bristol, TN jwcoffey@xxxxxxxxxx