[TN-Bird] Ross's Goose, Bald Eagles, Craig Cove, Knoxville

While taking a walk with the family this morning (~10:30) out to the Craig 
Cove island (Knoxville, Knox County, home of the Sage Thrasher from last 
winter) I spotted a white goose in with 20 or so Canada Geese.  My first 
thought was Snow Goose, but it was less than half the size of the Canadas, had 
a rounded head, and a very short stubby bill.  I did not see a grin patch on 
the bill and took a 2nd and 3rd look (awaiting my turn while wife Deb and each 
of the kids had their looks) to confirm it was a Ross's Goose.  We did not see 
any of the geese in the cove on the way back out.  Not sure where they went as 
we didn't see or hear them fly away either.

Also saw 2 Bald Eagles sitting rather cozily together near the mouth of the 
Little River.  There were 20-30 Bonaparte's Gulls hanging out near the mouth 
as well.

Back at home we've had a Red-breasted Nuthatch coming to the feeders fairly 
regularly since Thanksgiving.  I keep hoping the Brown-headed Nuthatches that 
have been seen across the river near the UT Plant Sciences Farm will make a 
foray over our way, but no such luck yet.

Chris Welsh
Knoxville

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