[TN-Bird] KY Lake; 9/11/09

From: "Michael Todd" <birder1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Tnbird" <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:15:30 +0000
9/11/09
KY Lake areas of Henry & Benton Co
I spent a few hours this morning on my 1st foray of the fall to KY Lake. 
Shorebirds were very scarce, only 7 species. Highlights were a juv. 
Short-billed Dowitcher and Semi Sandpiper at the Lick Creek flats in Benton Co. 
Flats are still pretty scarce anywhere, but should improve quickly as the lake 
drops. 

Ring-billed Gulls were very numerous, over 750 between Pace Point and the 
island at Paris Landing. Numerous Herring Gulls and a single Laughing Gull at 
Pace Point were the other gulls. Hoped for my 1st Lesser Black-backed of the 
season, but not today. Caspian Terns were very numerous as well, with a handful 
of Forster's around. 

Passerine migration was very slow, though quality made up for quantity. My ONLY 
warbler was a gorgeous male Golden-winged which allowed me decent photos. An 
Olive-sided Flycatcher along the levee in the Big Sandy bottom was the 
highlight of the day. 

I will post a few photos at some point (imagine that). 

Good Birding!!

Mike Todd
McKenzie, TN
Birder1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.pbase.com/mctodd
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