>Kennesaw Mountain Report  9/15/99
>
>0711-0958    65F-72F    Clear to partly cloudy, with strong north wind
>
>Obs: Mike Bernard (Charleston, SC) , Susanna Rinard

4:30PM - 5:30PM   Obs: Bob Zaremba (updated list) 
>
>TUVU 1
>raptor sp. 1
>YBCU 1
>CHSW 30
>RTHU  2 unk
>EWPE 2
   Trails Fl  1  BZ
>SWTH 2
>WEVI  3
>YTVI 1
>REVI 5
>BWWA 3 1m 2unk
>GWWA 1 m
>TEWA 20
>CSWA 19  (4 w/ chestnut)
>MAWA 7
>BNWA 4 1f/im 2if - SR  1 m BZ
>BLWA  2 1 f - SR  1 m - BZ
>BBWA 2
   CEWA 1 im (BZ)
>BAWA 2 unk
>AMRE 8 2m 1im 5f/im
   WEWA 1 (BZ)
>COYE 2 f
>HOWA 1 call
>WIWA 1im*                            15 species of warbler
>SUTA 3 call
>SCTA 1 call
>AMGO 1
>
>The strong wind on top and at other exposed areas reduced bird activity,
but
>there were several flocks in calmer areas.  The birder-to-bird ratio was
less
>than ideal.
>
>* The WIWA was seen at various perches near the saddle stairs.  It foraged
in
>the open for about a minute, providing good views of the small overall
size,
>small bill, black cap, and lack of white in the longish tail.  The bird
called
>several times.  Identified by both observers.
>
>Susanna
I went up to Kmt this evening around 4:30PM to look for the WIWA.  I didn't
find it, but I did have a flock with 10 species of warbler at the top near
the microwave tower.  Pretty much the same birds Susanna reported but I
added a CEWA & WEWA to her list.  That pumps the total up to 15 for the day.
I also had an Empidonax flycatcher at the top.  I appeared to be a Trail's
type based on primary extension (long), white throat, pale lower mandible,
gray/brown back and indistinct eye-ring. The bird never called.  The wind
was pretty strong at the top this evening and I expect it will contiue
tomorrow.
I have update Susanna's list below and added the new species;>