[birdky] Possible Skua in TN
- From: Tackettsa@xxxxxxx
- To: birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, ohio-birds@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 10:21:00 EDT
Since much speculation seems to abound about the identify of the above bird,
Jon Dunn asked me to post his thinking on this bird to both the KY & TN
listserves. I cannot seem to find how to join the TN list; so, maybe someone
can
forward this for me.
The bird appeared very thick and stocky necked. Had a very broad tail with
no central tail points. The wings were broad and not especially pointy. It
had very skua like crescent shaped white wing patches and was a uniform
rather dark brown in coloration with some warmer brown tones around the nape.
Jon felt it looked like a skua, although he kept trying to talk himself into
the bird being a Pomarine Jaeger being well aware that there is only one
interior record for North America. Hence, the caution. Bill shape was
uncertain.
Many photos were taken; and although they may not be of excellent quality,
they may reveal whether the bird was a skua or a Pomarine Jaeger.
Anyway, Jon wanted his opinion posted. He is currently at the reservoirs
around Dayton, OH, hoping to fine some rarities for us. I will post if he
finds anything.
Sue Tackett
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