Update: Say's Phoebe - Newville, PA 2/25/98

Don Henise (deheni@ark.ship.edu)
Wed, 25 Feb 1998 09:54:07 -0500


The Say's Phoebe was present again on the Weaver Farm this morning,
Wednesday, 2/25/1998. The phoebe was working on the south side of the
chicken barn flying around the exhaust fans and perching on the fan
hoods. This is the first time in several weeks that I have seen it
working around the exhaust fans. There are probably two reasons for this
behavior to resume. First the sun was shining brightly this morning
heating up that side of the barn so the bugs must have been active
there. Secondly the barn was just restocked this past weekend with a new
brood of peeps after being empty for about 2 weeks. 

Barb and Frank Haas reported seeing the phoebe this past Saturday and
Ethan Weaver said he has seen it every day this week.

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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