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Greenfield Lake

2009-11-06T22:08:58Z

11/6/09Sunny day in the upper 50's
We took a short walk at Greenfield today at 3 PM. Not much to report:
In addition to the ever present Mallards and Canada Geese there were
(4) Hooded Merganzers
(4) Pied Billed Grebes
(1) American Coot (our first since moving to Roanoke in 2006 from Atlanta)
(8) Lesser Scaup

Franklin County, SML - Common Loon

2009-10-26T15:34:25Z

Had our first sighting this year (Sunday, 10-25-09) of the Common Loon out on SML near marker 12 on Blackwater River. Also saw a group of American Coots further up Blackwater near Pelican Point Marina.
Kathy Summers
Franklin County
Smith Moutain Lake

Sunday Sparrow

2009-10-19T13:54:02Z

I had a nice look at a Lincoln's Sparrow at the feeders along the
driveway here at Woodpecker Ridge
yesterday morning , 18 October .
Barry
Kinzie, Troutville

Re: Late migrating Ruby-throated Hummingbirds

2009-10-17T17:38:59Z

Today, October 17th - I have a very fat RT hummer drinking nectar from
my Cuphea llavea; (sometimes called tiny mice or tiny bat flowers)
this plant seems to be a hummer favorite.
Maureen
SW Roanoke City

Re: [Roanoke Birds] Late migrating Ruby-throated Hummingbirds

2009-10-16T14:49:34Z

I had a hummer, Oct 14 at my Dad's house in Old SW, Roanoke. Yesterday, Oct 16, I had one at my house in Old SW. My late date for my backyard is Oct 16, 2008.

Kent
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Late migrating Ruby-throated Hummingbirds

2009-10-16T03:01:26Z

I was wondering if anyone is still seeing hummingbirds in their yard or elsewhere? My last one left sometime Monday, Oct.12 - the latest I've ever had one stay. It's also the first time I've had a Ruby-throat here to enjoy the bright red, tubular flowers of the pineapple sage, which always blooms so late. Barry Kinzie's book, Birds of the Roanoke Valley, published in 1985, lists the latest date for a Ruby-throat in the valley as Nov. 7, 1971. This was one of Almon English's records.

before the cold rain

2009-10-14T19:29:52Z

Wednesday 14 October'o9 here at Woodpecker Ridge from about 9 - 11
AM I birded along the road near the feeders
and parking area and the road to the cabin. Birds were active and in
good numbers. In addition to the usual suspects,
I saw 20+ RC Kinglets, 4 GC Kinglets, 5 Y-B Sapsuckers, 3 Blk-thr Blue

Re: [Roanoke Birds] Re: LA Waterthrush

2009-10-11T23:27:34Z

Barry,
I have zero September records in Franklin County...since it borders the area
you were asking about, I thought I would mention it. I do have one September
record for Patrick County...one at Fairystone State Park on 20 Sep 1992.

Best,

Clyde

RE: [Roanoke Birds] LA Waterthrush

2009-10-11T21:03:28Z

Barry,

The latest record at our place is August 20, which was a surprise, as I would have guessed they were here in September.

Eddie

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LA Waterthrush

2009-10-08T10:24:22Z

"VIRGINIA'S BIRDLIFE" (th'gold book) lists LA Waterthrush as 'common'
thru the first half of September.
I am interested , and would like to receive, any
dates,records,observers, etc. that you might have/know of....
for the Roanoke Valley(Salem,Roanoke,Roke Co. Bot. Co.) .....for the
month of Septemberfor this species.

Not local, but fascinating

2009-10-07T14:05:19Z

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Re: [Roanoke Birds] The Big Sit

2009-10-05T14:03:10Z

I'd like to participate. Tom won't be able to go. It's too early for him since he plays music most Saturday nights. Is it 7AM? My memory fails me! Linda

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This year's Big Sit is scheduled for next Sunday, October 11. The Roanoke Valley Bird Club will have two circles set up at our house in Burnt Chimney. You are welcome to stop by and help watch for birds to add to the count. For more information about what the Big Sit is, see [link]. In addition to just being a fun day of birding and socializing, the club uses the event as a fundraiser, and we are currently accepting pledges. Contact us for more details. Tim and Alyce Quinn

FOS Winter Wren

2009-10-04T16:27:51Z

This morning (Sunday October 4) we had our first-of-the-season Winter Wren - a single bird foraging in a viburnum on our property at the foot of Poor Mountain.

Carol & Ed Burroughs
Poor Mountain Road, Salem

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The Big Sit

2009-10-04T14:23:35Z

Re: [Roanoke Birds] Re: Harvey's Knob Sunday 27 Sep'o9

2009-09-29T01:09:00Z

Pam...Elly , I believe the (2) adult Bald Eagles ...30 minutes
apart..came by th'knob ...right after you left,
2 or 3 o'clock!!
200-250 hawks! .....11 raptor species...plus 2
vulture(species) and a few friendly
'ravens'... the two adult Red-headed Woodpeckers, close by, in good