Old Hickory
Dam area
J. Percy
Priest DamSat. Nov. 17 2012
Nine birders
enjoyed a morning outing to the Old Hickory Dam area followed by a short visit
to J. Percy Priest Dam. The forest trail at the dam produced large numbers of
HERMIT THRUSHes BROWN CREEPERs and GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLETs. Two PINE SISKINs
called as they flew over, while a single RED-BREASTED
NUTHATCH was heard by only a small part of the group. Two RED-SHOULDERED HAWKs
were calling in the distance. Seen circling overhead through the pines was a
flock of 12 BONAPARTE'S GULLs. At Snow Bunting Peninsula highlights included
COMMON LOONs, HORNED GREBEs, two NORTHERN SHOVELERs, and two HERRING GULLs. A
quick visit to J. Percy Priest Dam added no additonal species. We found a total
of 55 species for the morning.
Frank Fekel
NTOS field
trip coordinator