The Russell Co Bird Club will be hosting a field trip to Hampton Creek
Cove Natural Area, Roan Mtn State Park and Carvers Gap, in Carter Co Tn. This
trip is usually very productive and yields high elevation nesting birds such as
Canada Warblers, Alder Flycatchers, Vesper Sparrows, along with Rose-breasted
Grosbeaks, Golden-winged Warblers and a host of other great species. If you
would like to attend this trip we will be leaving from Tinseltown Theater
parking lot off Exit 7 on I-81 at 7:00am. If you would like to meet us at
Hampton Creek Cove we should arrive around 8:20 in the parking. The fields are
usually very wet so bring appropriated foot wear or a change of shoes. A
bathroom is not available at Hampton Creek Cove, but we will be birding Picnic
Area #1 in the state park and it does have regular facilities. A pit toilet is
available at Carvers Gap. I would suggest packing a lunch but a subway is close
by in the town of Roan. If time permits we may bird Quarry Bog, Orchard Bog and
School Yard Springs in Shady Valley Tn. Last year we had 2 Virginia Rails at
Quarry Bog, and coming back along HWY 421 we added Blackburninan and Prairie
Warblers. We hope to see ya, all are invited to attend. If you have any
question just ask.
Mike Sanders
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