Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge

   Peeling off the beaten path at Exit 52 on I-40 in Tennessee, Berry and I visited the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge, a handsomely maintained shallow lake surrounded by swamps. The weather was perfect for birding.

  • American Coot
  • Pied Billed Grebe
  • Blue Winged Teal
  • Black Vulture
  • Turkey Vulture
  • Yellow Rumped Warbler
  • Barn Swallow
  • Red Tailed Hawk
  • Eastern Bluebird
  • Red Winged Blackbird (Typical)
  • Common Grackle
  • Double Crested Cormorant
  • English Sparrow
  • Purple Martin
  • Great Blue Heron
  • American Robin
Blue Winged Teal

Robert

photo courtesy of kkarlson