Russ' Cemetery Walks

For larger views click pictures

 

Russ Young led the last of his bird walks in the Spring Hill Cemetery (on the hill above downtown Charleston) on Sunday, May 4, 2008. 

 

2007 Schedule

April 15

  
April 22 Click Here for April 22nd  Observation Report
April 29 Click Here for April 29th  Observation Report
May 6 Click Here for May 6th  Observation Report
May 13 Click Here for May 13th  Observation Report
June 10 Click Here for June 10th  Observation Report
September 2 Click Here for September 2nd  Observation Report
September 23 Click Here for September 23rd  Observation Report
October 14 Click Here for October 14th  Observation Report
December 9 Click Here for December 9th  Observation Report

This cemetery birding group has obviously spotted something.

 

Maybe it is this

Red-Headed Woodpecker

 

Photo taken by

Alice Knight
Or perhaps this Red-Breasted Nuthatch

 

Photo taken on the Sept. 23rd birdwalk

by Steve Gillispie

 

 

 

 

More information is available from Russ Young, 304-925-5668

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On a late September day, a wonderful 4 hour walk yielded quite a few species.  The day was beautifully, but a bit warm.

 

A notable sight  was that of a Cooper's Hawk which circled overhead.  A complete list can not be given here.

 

There was some controversy over a vesper sparrow.
We lost a couple, but those left kept looking.
And we even picked up a birder.
Not only birds, but flowers were abundant.  Here is some Ironweed.
And of course Goldenrod.
Poke berries are everywhere.
Wingstem is very attractive.
Tulip Poplar is in bloom
This beautiful vine was pointed out by Bev
 

 

 

 

Plant List for Charleston's Spring Hill Cemetery Park

 

Russ Young has completed an inventory of birds species for the area.  Members of The Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park met with Carter Giltinan in April 2003 to get an overview of the area and her ideas for plantings.  Using the bird inventory and the site information, Gay Brown, Harriet Deel, Beverly Wright, and Russ Young developed the list throughout the summer of 2003.
 
The planting list is categorized by deciduous trees, evergreen trees, understory trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants.  Each plant is listed by their common and scientific name and by the types of wildlife they attract/benefit.  The list is sorted according to optimal growing conditions: 1. sunny, moist conditions  2. sunny, dry conditions  3. partial sun, moist conditions  4.  partial sun, dry conditions

 

 

Plant List

 Check Out the Plant List of the Spring Hill Cemetery

 

 

 

 

This cemetery is a wonderful place to walk and hike.
   
 
   
The are picturesque views, and birds, at every turn.
   
 
 

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