[TN-Bird] Surf Scoter - Bald Eagle - Ensley Bottoms

March 28, 2003
Ensley Bottoms
Shelby Co. TN

Today as I scanned through the thinning flock of Greater and Lesser Scaup at 
TVA Lake, I came across a sleeping Surf Scoter. I got a couple of shots of 
the bird through the scope. The birds were a little skittish as an adult Bald 
Eagle was standing on a spit of ash out in the middle of the lake. This is 
probably the mate of the other sitting on the nearby nest. As I was scanning 
I saw the eagle gambol across the spit and pounce. It came out of the water 
with a small Softshell Turtle, which it began to tear apart and gobble down. 
I took a few shots of the bird as it enjoyed the turtle tidbit.

Good Birding!!!

Jeff R. Wilson
OL' COOT / TLBA
Bartlett Tenn.


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