Re: Say's Phoebe Was Seen Today, 1/9/98
Julie Kelly (jfkelly@ibm.net)
Sat, 10 Jan 1998 13:16:49 GMT
Thanks again, Don, for the excellent directions which led me to the
Weaver's farm and the Say's Phoebe yesterday, 9 January. I especially
appreciate being called back by Robyn (apologies for no introduction by
me!) when the bird finally appeared! Not having birded the SW US, it was a
lifer for me, although, after talking with Rob Hilton last night, it sounds
like a rather peripatetic bird! I was surprised at the number of PA
sightings in the past 10 yrs. or so.
At 08:49 PM 1/9/98 -0500, you wrote:
>The Weavers have been very open and friendly to birders. Please be
>courteous if you plan to make a visit over the weekend.
Amen! They are a really friendly family and I hope any birding visitors
stay on their best behavior.
Julie Kelly
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>Directions: From I-81 take the Newville Exit (#11) and follow Rt. 233
>north to Newville. From the traffic light at the intersection of Rts.
>233 and 641 in Newville continue 1 block north on 233 and turn left onto
>Green Street which becomes Steelestown Road after you get out of town.
>Look for the first road to the right - Wildwood Lane - about 2 miles or
>so from 233. Wildwood Lane does a lot of twisting and turning and after
>one sharp left turn you will come to a farm lane with the name Ethan
>Weaver on the mailbox and a sign for Blue Mountain Supply. There is a
>microwave relay tower on the farm.
>
>We spoke with the owner and even showed him the bird. He was pretty
>excited about it and is open to anyone coming to search for it on his
>property. Just be sure to stop in at the house if you go there. There is
>a large, but friendly german shepherd at the farm. His name is Dino.
>
>The bird has been seen working around the base of the microwave tower
>and around some of the farm buildings especially on the roof at the far
>end of the long chicken house. It was also seen on the fence line behind
>the barn. The original sighting of the bird on Saturday was at the next
>sharp left bend in the road beyond the microwave tower and that is where
>it was first sighted Sunday morning just before 9:00 am.
>
>Mr. Weaver gave us permission to walk around his farm but said to stay
>out of his neighbor's fields on the opposite side of the road. Remember
>to check in at the house if you go into the farm.
>
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