Say's Phoebe Update - Seen Today 1/17

Don Henise (deheni@ark.ship.edu)
Sat, 17 Jan 1998 20:21:18 -0500 (EST)


We swung past the Weaver farm about noon today (Sat. 1/17) to check in on
the Says Phoebe. We did not see it while we were there, but Mark
McConaughy was there and reported that it had been seen earlier in the
morning by himself and several other birders. 

Anyone still planning to make a trip for the phoebe, remember to check
in at the house when you arrive. If you go on Sunday, you must bird from
the road before 12:00 noon. After 12:00 you are welcome to enter the
farm to search for the bird. Thanks for your cooperation.

Best,

Don

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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. 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. 

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. Also, if you go on
Sunday, do not enter the farm until after 12:00 noon.


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