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Re: White Crowned Sparrows at Greenview
- Subject: Re: White Crowned Sparrows at Greenview
- From: Randy Emmitt <birdcr@concentric.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 19:27:05 -0500
- CC: carolinabirds@duke.edu
- References: <200002221551.KAA15143@bacchus.acpub.duke.edu>
- Sender: carolinabirds-owner@acpub.duke.edu
John,
That`s great! My first ever White-crowned Sparrow was seen about where they
built your house. I`m glad to see they survived all the development there. At
the time I was told that Greenview was about the only reliable place in Raliegh
to find White-crowned Sparrows.
Regards,
Randy Emmitt
Rougemont, NC
http:www.rlephoto.com
John Argentati wrote:
> Dear Birders,
>
> Recently I disposed of some old corn meal by dumping it in a pile out in my
> backyard overlooking Greenview Pond. Now I have some white crowned sparrows
> feeding on it!
>
> Also, our great blue herons appear to be ready to reuse the nest they raised
> three chicks in last year. Maybe they'll invite some friends to move into
> the neighborhood!
>
> If you've been wondering about the construction zone at Greenview, the DOT
> is rebuilding the dam and recontouring part of the pond. Wake Audubon has
> been working closly with them to ensure a positive outcome. The
> construction should be completed sometime in late spring.
>
> Sincerely yours,
>
> John Argentati
> tbs@intrex.net
> Raleigh, NC