I was too excited about seeing 1 Worm-eating Warbler in Alleghany County. Sorry
folks for that. There are lots of them here. One foray party had 24 during the
course of mile. There was a Forster's Tern reported at Lake Moomaw and a Ruffed
Grouse seen in the county (not exactly sure where).
Elisa Enders
Portsmouth, VA
From: elisaenders@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:19:39 -0400
CC: susanbb@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Va-bird] VSO foray in Alleghany County
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
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