[TN-Bird] Hickory-Priest CBC / Eared Grebe
- From: Chris Sloan <chris.sloan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: 'TN-Bird Listserv' <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 01 Jan 2003 19:37:20 -0600
The annual Hickory-Priest CBC was conducted January 1st, as usual. This
count includes portions of the two major Nashville lakes, J. Percy
Priest and Old Hickory, in addition to Shelby Bottoms and Metro Center.
Twelve people in four parties participated in this year's count, which
turned up 89 species. Highlights included an EARED GREBE at Old Hickory
Lake, two MERLINS at their traditional location at Anderson Recreation
Area on Percy Priest Lake, and 6 SEDGE WRENS, a MARSH WREN, and two
LECONTE'S SPARROWS at Shelby Bottoms. Significant misses included
Eastern Screech-Owl, Eastern Phoebe, Brown-headed Cowbird and, per
usual, White-breasted Nuthatch. I'm offering a sizeable bounty for
anyone who can tender a plausible explanation for the annual absence of
such a common woodland bird from an entire count circle on an almost
annual basis.
For those interested in looking for the Eared Grebe, the bird was in
with a flock of 30 or so Horned Grebes just north of the beach area
south of the dam (the area between the dam road and Snow Bunting
Peninsula). The best viewing area is the parking area directly south of
the dam, although the bird can also be seen from Snow Bunting Peninsula,
which is the north-south road that leads out to a peninsular boat ramp
just east and south of the dam. Its overall darker appearance and the
longer, thinner, noticeably upturned bill are very apparent on this
individual, of which I was able to obtain some excellent video.
Thanks to those who participated.
Chris Sloan
Nashville, TN
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