[TN-Bird] KTOS field trip to Campbell Co.
- From: "Ron Hoff" <rondolly@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "TN-BIRD" <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 8 May 2005 15:48:28 -0400
Tn-birders,
This morning we had a field trip to Cove Lake and Cross Mountain in Campbell
County. It was a pretty day and for a change, not freezing cold in the morning.
Highlights of the day were:
At Cove lake -
1 - The Swainson's Warbler has returned to Cove Lake. It was singing in the
back (northern most part of the lake) near the observation tower. There has
been a Swainson's in this area for the past few years. Special thanks to Nell
Moore, who's sharp ears picked out the call.
2 - In the same area Nell also heard a Northern Waterthrush. I was able to get
a brief glimpse of it before it flew away not to be seen again.
3 - A couple of Baltimore Orioles were spotted and provided the required oohs
and aahs.
4 - A few people got on a Gray-cheeked Thrush briefly, but it soon disappeared
5 - We all got a great look at a Wood Thrush out on the walking path.
6 - Several Great Crested Flycatchers were seen.
7 - I think all of us got a decent look at a Prothonotary Warbler. There were a
pair around the observation tower.
8 - Most of us got a good look at a Nashville Warbler and a Magnolia Warbler
and there were lots of Gray Catbirds about.
9 - Eastern Wood-Pewee was heard only.
10 - we saw 3 nicely plumaged Spotted Sandpipers at the observation tower along
with a Solitary Sandpiper.
At Cross Mountain -
1 - The Golden-winged Warblers have come back in and after Nell spotted one
finally, we got it in the scope for several minutes. Dollyann and I had been
there a week ago and couldn't find any.
2 - Thanks to Nell, we all got good looks at Chestnut-sided and Cerulean
Warblers. There were lots of American Redstarts about and we heard, but didn't
see, several Kentucky Warblers.
3 - I did my Barred Owl hoot and eventually one surrendered to hoot back, but
nobody ever saw it.
4 - Blue Headed and Yellow-throated Vireos put in nice appearances.
In all, including heard birds, we had 17 species of warblers. Thanks to all the
participants for helping find the birds.
Great birding,
Ron Hoff
Clinton, TN
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