Does anyone have directions to Travilah Serpentine Barrens, Audubon
Naturalist says it's just opened.
Chris Barnard
Chris and all,
I think a lot of us would like to know about this place. So all answers
should be sent to the list. I've never heard of this one. I hope they aren't
just renaming Soldier's Delight.
Speaking of which, I spent the morning traipsing around this
better-known serpentine barrens. Since today is July what better way to
spend a pleasant summer day than looking for a Summer Tanager. Found one.
Singing in the top of a serpentine barren tree. Or at least a dead one.
Also had a nice look at a fawn, probably only a few weeks old.
Other numerous singers included plenty of Towhees, Field Sparrows and
some Pewees. Also found 4 Prairie Warblers - all in Pine trees. Guess the
Prairie is becoming the new Pine Warbler. Ok, so what do we do with the old
one? Send it out into the prairie?
Jerry Tarbell
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