While working my territory for today's White County Spring Bird Count, I
happened upon a White-winged Dove. Seems like an odd coincidence, given the
fact that Bledsoe County enjoyed a similar find last week. It makes me wonder
if the bird from Bledsoe (which no one has been able to relocate) somehow has
migrated northwest into White County. Just a thought. Anyway, the bird was
seen on Franks Ferry Road, 1.2 miles east of the intersection with Old Kentucky
Road (SR 136) and 0.6 miles east of the Gum Springs Baptist Church. At the
conclusion of our compilation dinner, I led Ed LeGrand, Dan Combs, and Steve
Stedman back to the location of the find but they were unable to relocate the
bird. A photo is attached for everyone's enjoyment.
Doug Downs
Sparta, White County, TN
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