June 12, 2004 Burke's Garden, VA--Tazewell County Bird Count
Six members of the Bibbee Nature Club (southern West VA and
and adjacent counties in VA) counted birds between thunder storms.
Actually the storms were at the beginning and end of day, between
we had fairly decent weather. Lots of young birds seen, lots of birds
feeding young in nests, carrying food, etc. An abundance of Red-wing-
ed Blackbirds, Meadowlarks, E. Starling, C. Grackles, Swallows (Barn,
Tree and Rough-winged), and a good number of flycatchers were noted.
For the other bird clubs who also bird the garden, the local meeting
place, the General Store has added a new side porch with tables
for outdoor snacking. Four female/juvenile Ruby Thr. Hummers were
buzzing the feeder by the front steps.
A total of 63 species were seen including Bobolinks in 3 fields and
2 Red-headed Woodpeckers. If anyone is interested in a total list
of the birds seen, send request off line to:
Ann McRae
annmcrae@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Bluefield, WV- Mercer County
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