[TN-Bird] Pacific Loon, Gibson County Lake

December 22, 2008
Gibson County Lake
East of Trenton, Gibson County
 
I visited Gibson County Lake this afternoon and viewing conditions were ideal. 
The sun was at my back and the water was calm and like glass. I scoped the 
entire lake and there were several ducks:
 
Hooded Merganser - 6
Bufflehead - 4
Ruddy Duck - 1
Mallard - 64
Gadwall - 8
Canvasback - 20
 
Other birds of note:
 
Common Loon - 5
Pacific Loon - 1
Pied-billed Grebe - 6
Ring-billed Gull - 37
 
The Pacific Loon was out near the center of the lake snorkling & diving by 
itself away from the Common Loons. After watching it for a while it swam to 
within 50 yards of the shore for excellent views. After about 3 minutes it 
returned to the center of the lake and was still there when I left. This is my 
first Gibson County record for Pacific Loon.
 
I did not see the adult Bald Eagle that is usually on the south end of the lake.
 
Good birding,
 
Mark Greene
Trenton, TN

      
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