April 16th Field Trip – Burch Reserve at Warner Parks

By mid-April, many neotropical migrants will be arriving back in Middle Tennessee; some will stay to breed, while others will continue their northward journey to more northern latitudes.  Come join Graham Gerdeman as we seek out these new arrivals at one of Nashville’s hidden gems:  The Burch Reserve.  Part of the greater Warner Parks system, it includes overgrown fields, wooded hollows, and high ridgetops, and has been somewhat overlooked by birders since it’s acquisition in 2009.  We will meet at 7:00 am at the trailhead parking lot located at the intersection of Hwy 100 and Old Hickory Blvd. Please wear sturdy footwear as parts of the 2-mile hike involve some relatively steep ascents/descents as we work our way up and down the ridge, but we will take our time, looking and listening for birds along the way.  For additional information, please email ms722@bellsouth.net.