[TN-Bird] Mottled Duck at Ensley

September 11, 2004
Ensley Bottoms
Shelby Co. TN

I met Terry Witt at the pits Friday afternoon and we went back and forth 
trying to get him a better look at the duck. In between, we toured the pits and 
took a look at the wind bird collection. We had 5 Baird's Sandpipers that were 
real eye candy in the afternoon sun plus some nice views of Western and 
Semipalmated immatures and finally quite a few long awaited immature Pectoral 
Sandpipers the first real group of this year. About 15 species were present 
with a 
growing mass of Least Sandpipers. The Buff-breasted was a no show.

The Mottled finally put on a good show when it dropped in with a group of 
Mallards at 7:15. The duck could be immediately picked up in flight and after 
landing proceeded to preen and show us details in the fading light.


Good Birding!!!

Jeff R. Wilson
OL'COOT / TLBA
Bartlett, TN


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