Radnor Lake
State Natural Area
Nashville-Davidson
County, TNApril 24, 2013
The regularly-scheduled Wednesday walk sponsored by the
Nashville chapter of TOS at Radnor Lake State Natural Area in
Nashville-Davidson Co. TN did not take place today, 24 April, due to inclement
weather.
The few birders who
gathered at 7:30 headed up the road to the dam before thunder, wind, and rain
began in earnest. Along the way they encountered two GREAT-CRESTED FLYCATCHERS
calling from trees near the parking lot. The YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER that has been
present for the last two Wednesdays was heard again in the woods between the
parking lot and the lake. This bird was heard singing even in the rain, wind
and thunder. A TENNESSEE WARBLER sang repeatedly in the woods near the south
end of the dam road and numerous YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS were singing as they
flitted about. A pair of AMERICAN COOTS swam near the lake shore. At that point
a couple rolls of thunder, dark clouds and the sound of approaching rain ended
the walk.
We will just have to
hope for better conditions next week.
Kevin Bowden
