Waterfowl of Chenoa, founded in 1980, has as a major goal the collection of at least one pair of each of the fifteen species of true geese and the six species of shelducks. The waterfowl associated with this goal are presented under True Geese: Anser Species, True Geese: Branta Species, and Shelducks. The true geese and shelducks serve as the focal point for The University of Tennessee at Martin's Center for Environmental and Conservation Education led field trips, although a significant number of Ducks are also observed. In addition to the birds of water, the cochin bantams and standards, peafowl, turkeys, rheas and emus make the birding tours at Chenoa exciting.

Waterfowl of Chenoa is a family project of the Field family, Maurice and Carla. In addition to the personal enjoyment received by the family, there is a desire to give the boys and girls of West Tennessee an opportunity to see and study wildlife, waterfowl in particular, that they might not be likely to see without this effort. Schools are encouraged to plan birding field trips during the fall and spring. Each year a significant number of students take advantage of the opportunity to tour Waterfowl of Chenoa with their teachers. There is no charge to the school or the students for the waterfowl tours. Waterfowl tours for school groups are scheduled through the Center for Environmental and Conservation Education by calling 901-587-7200 or emailing mfield@utm.edu

The collection presently includes all six species of the shelducks and all 16 species of true geese. Included among the 16 species of true geese are 27 of the 37 subpecies. In order to maintain or extend the collection, Waterfowl of Chenoa is trying to locate breeders of "textbook-type representatives" of the following waterfowl:

Geese:

Western Bean (pair or odd male)
Lesser Canada (males desired)
Taverner's Canada (pairs desired)
Vancouver Canada (pairs desired)

Ross' blue phase (males or females)

Laysan Teal (will swap males or females)

If you are a breeder or if you know of persons who
breed any of the above listed species please contact:

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