[TN-Bird] Rankin common terns

During a group canoe/kayak tour yesterday evening, five COMMON TERNS were seen 
perched on a floating log in Douglas Lake near the Rankin coal tipple.
Also, we watched a pair of ORCHARD ORIOLES feeding nestlings in what had been 
identified as a yellow warbler nest in the "IMBD at Rankin" post of 5/10/04.  
The EASTERN KINGBIRD nest in the same bush was inundated by the rising lake, 
which has now reached summer pool level (994').

We saw 6 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOOS, and heard several more.  They're likely 
enjoying the cicada explosion.  BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERONS have established a 
rookery in a willow thicket across from the tipple.  GREAT EGRETS (about 20) 
are roosting in a secluded cove out of sight from the shore.  

Michael Sledjeski & Leslie Gibbens
Cocke County TN  
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