[TN-Bird] Re: FOUR species of Loons/goldfinches

Forgive this late post, but I was over at Pace Point early on Monday and 
found the yellow-billed loon really close off the boat ramp at a place called 
Granny's Creek(?).  It was with some common loons.  I did not see any Pacifics 
or 
red-throateds as I lost the lens to my scope which I haven't replaced, because 
I really do not have the strength to tote one around any more.  The yellow 
billed really stood out among the commons it was near.  I ran into the people 
from the Chattanooga area later up by Rocky Point, but, since I cannot see to 
drive after dark, I had to get on the road back to Nashville.  When I left, 
they 
were scoping way out in the river beyond the range of my binoculars and 
apparently had not found any of the "goodies" yet.  It sure was grand to see 
the 
yellow-billed, and wish the others had cooperated for me.

This morning at my home in the Charlotte Park section of West Nashville near 
the old Cleece's Ferry landing, I had three goldfinches come to my tube 
feeder.  Since I rarely have goldfinches, this was a treat.  They are beginning 
to 
yellow-up a little and looking much more handsome than their winter "bland."  
At first, there were two that came to the feeder, then one flew up which seemed 
VERY DOMINENT and possessed much more yellow on its wings and throat.  The 
first two were obviously intimidated into leaving the feeder.

Also had a very brilliant male sapsucker flitting around checking his holes 
in my trees on Sunday.

Dee Thompson
Nashville, TN

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