[TN-Bird] 81 birds banded today at Whigg Meadow
- From: Robin Barrow <braveladyrobin@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 21:41:09 -0400
The September banding continues at Whigg Meadow in Monroe County. Today
Scott Somershoe and David Tullis banded 81 individuals representing 17
species. There were also 2 recaptures and 2 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds,
which weren't banded. Highlights for me were the large number of Tennessee
Warblers (12), the Nashville Warbler, the Veery, and the Ovenbird.
Banding occurs daily through the end of the month, with nets open at 7 and
the last run at 3. This is a great opportunity to study fall plumages. This
Friday and Saturday, after the front passes through, should be especially
good. More volunteers are still needed to collect birds and record
measurements. See the doodle poll: http://doodle.com/t9h8ydseze6qd4zq.
Whigg Meadow is located off the Cherohala Skyway at 35.309503, -84.037208.
Driving directions: Heading east on Highway 68 to Tellico Plains, turn
left onto TN-165, which becomes the Cherohala Skyway. Follow the Skyway
approximately 24 miles. As the Skyway crosses into North Carolina it
becomes Hwy 143E. Continue on 143E about 1.5 miles until you cross a bridge
at Stratton Meadows. Go left on gravel road shortly after bridge. After a
short distance, bear left and go under Skyway on Forest Service Road 217
(also known as North River Rd). Continue for about a mile and turn left on
first gravel road. This is Forest Service Road 61. It is fairly rough but
can be traveled in 2 wheel drive vehicles with a little ground clearance.
(My Prius made it if I went very slow.) Follow it until it ends at the
meadow.
Primitive camping is available at the site, or you can sleep in your car
like I did.
Good birding,
Robin Barrow
Knox Co.
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