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Sighting reports and discussion of birding in the Roanoke and Roanoke Valley area of Virginia.
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Harvey's Knob 15 Nov'o9
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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.... more »
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Claytor Lake, Sat 14 Nov 'o9
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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
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Greenfield Lake
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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... more »
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Franklin County, SML - Common Loon
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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
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Sunday Sparrow
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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
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Late migrating Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
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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.... more »
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before the cold rain
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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... more »
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LA Waterthrush
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"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.... more »
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The Big Sit
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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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...To: fhpbi...@yahoogroups.com, roanokebirds@googlegroups.com
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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... more »
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