Seeing Chuck Nicholson's post regarding Common Mergansers prompted me to give
an update on the pair on the Middle Prong here in Sevier County, which were
first observed on January 30th.
There is at least one pair on the river, possibly two, hesitatingly stated.
They are moving a lot, from near Sevierville and into Greenbrier in the
Smokies, about 10-11 river miles.
They were last seen this morning in Greenbrier, their second appearance this
winter in the park, typically remaining farther downstream. I tried to
photograph them but when I stopped the car, the flew downstream immediately and
I did not relocate them.
No courtship has been observed, but they remain together, and feed and preen
together. In only one instance has the female been seen singly.
I will keep this forum updated with significant developments.
Keith Watson
Pittman Center TN
Sevier County
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