[TN-Bird] Nesting Snowy Egret

Sat. June20th

 

Observation at Little Elder Island on Woods Reservoir in Franklin Co. revealed 
a Snowy Egret setting on a nest.  We had previously reported seeing a Snowy 
Egret gathering nesting material on the island a few weeks ago so were very 
excited to now see one on the nest.  If you want to boat out for a view of the 
Egret, it is easy to spot on the North side slightly right of center on a small 
tree about midway down at the islands edge.  There are many Cattle Egrets, 
Great Egrets, Great and Little Blue Herons, Green Herons, and Black-Crowned 
Night-Herons in all stages of maturity.  It is well worth a visit!

 

Also of interest seen on the island was a male Scaup, currently flightless due 
to molted primary feathers (~half length) and a Coot that still remains for 
several weeks.         

 


Jeannie and Dale Swant

Manchester, TN

931-723-8678






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