[TN-Bird] bobolinks-east knoxville

From: "Dan and Laurie Mooney" <birds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "TNBIRDS" <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 10:08:25 -0400
There was a flock of about 20 bobolinks on Boyd's Island this morning in east 
Knoxville.  The birds were quite distant from the point of observation making a 
good count problematic. 
Boyd's Island is in the Holston River just north of the confluence with the 
French Broad river.  UT uses the island for agricultural research and it is not 
accessible to the public.  Portions of the island can be seen from the Holston 
River Park on Holston Hills Rd just south of Boyd's Bridge Pike.  Unfortunately 
the birds were on the far side (east edge) of the island and not easily seen 
from the boat ramp parking area.  It is possible that the birds can be seen 
from one of the greenway trails that goes up the bluff.  Even if visible from 
there, the birds would be a half mile or more away and a scope would be 
required.

This is the first time we have seen bobolinks on the island.  It is generally 
planted in corn at this time of year.  This year is it planted with a small 
grain crop and hay.

Other birds in Holston River Park this morning include prothonatary warbler, 
orchard oriole, blue-gray gnatcher, indigo bunting, and common yellowthroat.

Dan Mooney
Knoxville, Tn


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