[TN-Bird] Gaggle of Geese

Feb. 23, 2007
Shelby Farms
Shelby Co, TN
 
I was asked to check and see if any Cackling Geese were still hanging  around 
Shelby farms. I got away a little early in the afternoon and started  going 
through the many scattered flocks in the park. A large group flew into  Patriot 
Lake and milled around above the lake flairing and circling not liking  all 
the activity. A few broke off and went back west while others went east. In  
both flocks were segregated groups of smaller birds. I finally followed the  
larger group east to Germantown Road and located 12 Cackling Geese in with a  
good study of geese species and subspecies. Over all the area, in the fields 
and  
lakes, I recorded a nice variety of geese, 7 of the giant Canada Geese, tons 
of  the interior Canadas, 16 Cackling, 6 Greater White-fronted, 2 Blue Geese, 
1 Snow  and 1 Ross's. Other waterfowl, included a pair of Black Ducks 
(unfortunately a  Mallard male was continually trying the make out with the 
hen), 
Ruddy, Shoveler,  Bufflehead, Gadwall, Mallard, Canvasback, Ring-neck, Wood 
Duck, 
Green-winged  Teal, Lesser Scaup and Hooded Merganser. Seventeen waterfowl 
species in one hour  in the city park.  
Good Birding  !!!

Jeff R. Wilson / TLBA
6298 Memphis-Arlington Road
Bartlett, TN  38135

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