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This Venture is limited to 15 participants.
An easy and relaxing day birding in the Blue Ridge, hopefully hitting fall migration at its peak. It may be cool first thing in the morning.
The Report from
a Recent September Venture
"Fog was hanging over Asheville and the lower elevations when we
began our day, but the number of birds in the trees at the Folk Art Center
indicated that we might have a good trip ahead of us. And what a day it turned
out to be. Many of us had never seen a movement of birds such as this for a long
time - if ever. Due to the recent storms and rain, the Parkway was closed past
Bull Gap, but that did not matter as we had enough birds to keep us happy all
morning. Thrushes, grosbeaks and tanagers were all busy feeding on the Virginia
Creeper berries and Muscadine grapes and with patience we managed to see
Gray-cheeked, Wood and Swainson's Thrushes. One of the biggest surprises of the
day was the number of Red-headed Woodpeckers flying over. Tennessee Warblers
were passing through in waves and the numbers must have been a lot higher than
the 100+ individuals we recorded. A total of 15 warblers for the day indicated
the huge passage of birds this morning. Other highlights were at least 6
Philadelphia Vireos and early winter visitors such as Ruby-crowned Kinglet and
Brown Creeper. Let's home this is not an indication of an early winter! As the
bird activity had really calmed down after lunch, a few of us drove down to
Beaver Lake Sanctuary to look for any birds at lower elevations, where the
biggest surprise was a very early White-throated Sparrow." Hopefully this
year will be as good as last and we will have another excellent passage of birds
and enjoy a splendid day enjoying fall migration in the Blue Ridge.
$40 per person per day.
Price includes: A delicious picnic lunch will be provided.
Directions & Time of Departure
We will carpool from the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 382 at 7AM. Drivers will be given directions from here.
Wezil Walraven