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Birding at Greenfield Lake in Botetourt Co

allenboyn...@hughes.net (Allen Boynton) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:51:22 UT

*November 27, 2009*
Greenfield Lake
US · Virginia · Botetourt · Daleville
Lon. -79.914250, Lat. 37.435689, Alt. 1,302 ft

Member: Allen Boynton
Hotspot: Greenfield Lake <[link]>

Notes:
I saw a river otter near the dam. This is the first river otter that I

Harvey's Knob 15 Nov'o9

peckerri...@ntelos.net (Barry) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:47:59 UT

I stopped by th'Knob today...saw Bill James,Phillip,Clark,
and Mark Johnson and a few hawks including
a beautiful adult Red-shouldered. Mark and I were looking at some
other birds and saw a striking Fox Sparrow
and two Pine Siskins flew over... calling. I think FOS for
these two species for both of us.

Claytor Lake, Sat 14 Nov 'o9

peckerri...@ntelos.net (Barry) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:22:23 UT

Mike Smith and I went up to the Claytor Lake State Park gazebo this
morning and saw a lot of waterfowl
but no Western Grebe or Surf Scoter. We did see a somewhat late Green
Heron.

Barry Kinzie

Greenfield Lake

jcand...@verizon.net (JOHN AND JUNE CLARK) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:08:58 UT

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

2castaw...@jetbroadband.com (Mark and Kathy) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:34:25 UT

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

peckerri...@ntelos.net (Barry) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:54:02 UT

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

2ch...@cox.net (spiritbird) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:38:59 UT

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

ke...@cox.net (Kent Davis) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:49:34 UT

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

mikelpu...@aol.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:01:26 UT

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

peckerri...@ntelos.net (Barry) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:29:52 UT

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

mrbrock.o....@gmail.com (Clyde Kessler) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:27:34 UT

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

e.burrou...@hotmail.com (Ed Burroughs) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:03:28 UT

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

peckerri...@ntelos.net (Barry) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:24:22 UT

"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

hazelmo...@gmail.com (Seth Williamson) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:05:19 UT

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Re: [Roanoke Birds] The Big Sit

lcor...@juno.com (Cory's Courier Service) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:03:10 UT

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