Had some time to briefly check Cove Lake State Park this morning on the way to
work.
(Campbell County /N. of Knoxville)
Was surprised and thrilled to hear a WARBLING VIREO. I located him in the
tops of Willow trees. Watched him over 2o minutes for confirming ID. Strange,
but the bird was in the same tree I had one here about 5 years ago!
He may stay around a day or so. Walk out towards the fishing pier. Continue
apx 150 feet and start looking on the left in tops of trees. Listen for the
bubbly song.
- Spring firsts today (though I'd not checked the park in a few days)
- Hooded Warbler- singing back short loop trail
- Yellow Throated Warbler as well as 3 YELLOW THROATED VIREOS on the
back look trail near beaver dam.
- 2 Eastern Kingbirds
I listened diligently for either Swainsons Warbler or Prothonotary but heard
neither.
Prothonotary Warblers have always been at Cove early..
Other species entered into ebird.
Good Spring birding all!
Nell Moore
Caryville, TN
