Hi all,
This afternoon I was able to track down a few of the unusual
sightings others had earlier in the day at Lake Julian.
A female Surf Scoter was hanging out near Redheads, Ring-necked
Ducks, and Buffleheads in the cove across from boat rental office.
Eventually I found 3 Horned Grebes all the way across the lake
towards the power plant. If they stay that distant, scope will
be required.
I could not find a Herring Gull; there were over a dozen Ring-billed
Gulls, eventually chased off by rowers.
Some ID shots of a few of the birds in my checklist here:
https://ebird.org/atlasnc/checklist/S101498770
Jay Wherley
Asheville
