Va-birders,
I don't have regular internet or phone service where I am staying in Alleghany
County, while helping with the foray. However, I did want to put in a quick
report. I saw and heard a WORM-EATING WARBLER, along Route 850, in the eastern
part of the county. This spot is reached by taking exit 35 off I-64 and heading
northeast on Route 850. After crossing Simpson Creek, go about 2.2 miles and
pull off just before a right-hand curve. This is where I had the Worm-eater
singing above my head. Going a bit farther along Route 850 will take you to
Rich Hole Wilderness. I had nice views of a male HOODED WARBLER. Just past that
is the Alleghany/ Rockbridge County border. BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLERS (2) and a
WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCH were also along Route 850.
I drove up this morning, so I missed the morning singing, but RED-EYED VIREOS
and EASTERN TOWHEES are plentiful.
Elisa Enders
Portsmouth, VA
