[TN-Bird] NTOS Field Trip
- From: Gary Casey <gcasey2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 18:51:32 -0400
Six birders took part in the NTOS excursion to Chattanooga
this weekend. The Saturday morning downpour dampened our
enthusiasm a bit, but shortly after lunch the rains abated
and our birding began.
Our agenda included Brainerd Levee, Chickamauga Dam, Chester
Frost Park and Standifer Gap Marsh. We found good birds at all
stops.
We were at Standifer Gap Marsh this morning at dawn. This is
a wonderful, wild marsh tucked into a very suburban setting.
It is a jewel.
Virginia Rails were being vocal, but not showing themselves
and we were getting short views of airborne Least Bitterns.
This changed shortly before we left. A Least Bittern flushed
and perched on a reed stem, in the open. It stayed there for
at least five minutes. When it flew we refound the bird in
the frozen, bill up posture and watched for several more minutes.
The six us enjoyed unforgettable looks at this secretive bird.
Special thanks to David Patterson for leading us around this
great place.
Gary Casey
Kingston Springs, Tn.
Talk and walk softly, carry a big
scope.
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