Saw an immature Bald Eagle over the house today in the Hollins area at about
12:30.  I couldn't decide whether to run in the house for the camera or to
enjoy the bird since running in the house is almost certain loss of the
bird.  Got the camera and found the bird!  There appears to be something
attached to the bird's neck and you can see the photos at the Harvey's Knob
website:

http://bijame.googlepages.com/home

Input appreciated.....

bill james

  Tuesday June 3 nine people observed Summer Tanagers at Booker T Washington National Monument in Franklin County.

  Anne & Bill Tucker

Thanks!  Are there any other places in the Roanoke area where Summer
Tanagers have been found?

Zach Thompson
540-293-7279

On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 9:49 PM, William Tucker

Zach,

Summer Tanagers are uncommon to rare in the Roanoke area, although there  
have been several reports over the years. I've seen two - one along the  road
just as you get on Carvins Cove property, and one on the north side of Mill  
Mountain. I suspect there may be a few breeding in the South Roanoke area  and the
Rt. 220 South corridor leading to Franklin County. Barry Kinzie may  be able
to shed more light on this.

Mike Purdy

In a message dated 6/18/2008 4:36:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  

Thanks!  Are there any other places in the Roanoke area where  Summer
Tanagers have been found?

Zach  Thompson
540-293-7279

On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 9:49 PM, William  Tucker

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We've had one go through our yard in spring migration a couple of times, and
I'm pretty sure Joyce Holt gets them at her place at the base of Ft. Lewis
Mountain in Salem.

Alyce Quinn

Burnt Chimney

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From: roanokebirds@googlegroups.com [mailto:roanokebirds@googlegroups.com]
On Behalf Of MikeLPu...@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 2:49 AM
To: roanokebirds@googlegroups.com
Subject: [Roanoke Birds] Re: Summer Tanager

Zach,

Summer Tanagers are uncommon to rare in the Roanoke area, although there
have been several reports over the years. I've seen two - one along the road
just as you get on Carvins Cove property, and one on the north side of Mill
Mountain. I suspect there may be a few breeding in the South Roanoke area
and the Rt. 220 South corridor leading to Franklin County. Barry Kinzie may
be able to shed more light on this.

Mike Purdy

In a message dated 6/18/2008 4:36:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

Thanks!  Are there any other places in the Roanoke area where Summer
Tanagers have been found?

Zach Thompson
540-293-7279

On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 9:49 PM, William Tucker

<BR

Zach,

I didn't realize you needed Summer Tanager for your life list.  They're
common in parts of the Piedmont. I had several at Smith Mt.  Lake State Park last
year. They weren't in the areas where most visitors  go, but were in extensive
clear cut areas along the highway leading to the  park entrance. This property
is part of the state park, but has not been  developed. The clear cuts are on
both sides of the road. You'll see gates  where you can park. The clear cuts
are hidden by the large trees along the  highway. The tanager's song is very
loud as they sing from the large  trees on the peremiter of the clear cuts.
Also listen for prairie warblers,  chats, yellowthroats, indigos, blue grosbeaks,
field sparrows, etc. in these  areas.

Mike

In a message dated 6/19/2008 9:33:44 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  

We’ve had one go  through our yard in spring migration a couple of times, and
I’m pretty sure  Joyce Holt gets them at her place at the base of Ft. Lewis
Mountain in  Salem.
Alyce  Quinn
Burnt  Chimney

____________________________________

From:  roanokebirds@googlegroups.com  [mailto:roanokebirds@googlegroups.com]
On Behalf Of  MikeLPu...@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 2:49  AM
To: roanokebirds@googlegroups.com
Subject: [Roanoke Birds] Re: Summer  Tanager

Zach,

Summer Tanagers are  uncommon to rare in the Roanoke area, although there
have been  several reports over the years. I've seen two - one along the road
just  as you get on Carvins Cove property, and one on the north side of Mill
Mountain. I suspect there may be a few  breeding in the South Roanoke area and the
Rt. 220 South corridor  leading to Franklin County. Barry Kinzie may be able
to shed  more light on this.

Mike  Purdy

In a message dated  6/18/2008 4:36:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

Thanks!   Are there any other places in the Roanoke area where Summer
Tanagers have  been found?

Zach Thompson
540-293-7279

On Thu, Jun 5, 2008  at 9:49 PM, William Tucker

<BR

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