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Scissor-taileds near Monroe, NC



Birders,
Today 6-7 I saw the pair of SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS south of Monroe, NC in 
Union County (NC) and watched the female visit the nest once in the 40 
minutes I was there. To anyone attempting to see these birds, I suggest 
parking well away from the nest tower ( there is room on up the road around 
an old cemetery on the right). The female only visited the nest once and 
seemed a bit agitated that my car was parked near the tower. the birds range 
over a great distance from the nest so don't get too nervous if you don't see 
them immediately. Just scan the surrounding fields, fences and power lines. 
Some more detailed directions may be helpful:

From Charlotte take US 74 east to Monroe. Exit at Hwy. 200 South. Stay on 200 
South for a few blocks until 200 makes a right turn. STAY STRAIGHT HERE. You 
will be on Hwy. 207 (Hayne St.). Stay on 207 through Monroe and a few miles 
south of Monroe. Watch for the RIGHT TURN that 207 makes at a blinking light 
with a BP station on the left. This Wolf Pond Rd. Take the right turn and go 
about 3.5 miles to where large , high tension wires cross over the road. 
Almost directly under these wires turn LEFT onto a long gravel road. Pass 
several houses on both sides of the road and cross a small creek. Immediately 
turn RIGHT onto another gravel road which will take you back under the power 
lines. Notice the first tower on the left is very close to the road. This is 
the nest tower. There is a blue barn on further up the road that is a good 
landmark to let you know you are in the right place . Proceed up the road and 
park and begin scanning. The Olsens have very graciously said that birders 
are welcome to visit. No need to call. 

Taylor Piephoff
Charlotte, NC
PiephoffT@aol.com