[TN-Bird] Eared Grebe, Chickamauga Lake, Hamilton County

Jim Eager and I discovered a basic plumaged EARED GREBE above
Chickamauga Dam on Chickamauga Lake around 10:00 AM on Monday (Feb. 26).
The bird has been by several birders and was also seen this morning
(Feb. 27).  The best place to observe the grebe is from the public boat
landing at the Chickamauga Marina directly above the dam (there is a
floating dock there that is a perfect platform for viewing).  The bird
has been feeding just upstream from the landing at various distances.
There a few Common Loons in the area, but no Horned Grebes were observed
in the area so far.  This seems to be the first documented (several
photos have been taken) record of the species for Hamilton County. Some
White-winged Scoters and Greater Scaup have been reported in the area
also.
 

Kevin Calhoon

Chattanooga, TN


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