[TN-Bird] the invasion has begun

From: chris.sloan@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:43:13 +0000
This time last year, I discovered that pigs really can fly, only they are not 
called "pigs"; they are called "Rose-breasted Grosbeaks."  For about a month 
last year, we marvelled as these beautiful gluttons tore through bag after 50 
pound bag of sunflower seed at record clips.  At their peak, we had SEVEN on 
the tray feeder at one time!  It was quite a sight to see.
In any event, our first one for this season was on the feeder when I got up 
this morning.  So, I will have to go to the Wood Thrush Shop this afternoon to 
buy some reinforcements (i.e., another couple of bags of seed).

Also in the yard this morning were several neotropical migrants, including 6-8 
Yellow-rumped Warblers, a pretty little Nashville Warbler, and a couple of Palm 
Warblers to go with our resident Great-crested Flycatchers, Blue-gray 
Gnatcatchers, and Yellow-throated Vireo.  Many of these, as well as at least 4 
Chipping Sparrows, were feeding on the blooms on the large Walnut Tree that 
sits in our front yard.

--
Chris Sloan
chris.sloan@xxxxxxxxxxx
Nashville, TN

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