[TN-Bird] Red-breasted Mergansers at Melton Hill Park
- From: Carole Gobert <cpgobert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Tennessee Bird List <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 13:32:58 -0500
This morning, around 11 am at Melton Hill Park in west Knox County I watched
two gorgeous male Red-Breasted Mergansers just off shore from the right hand
boat ramp. I tried for a photo but they never held still and couldn't get a
decent one before they swam off to the left. Just before I left, at around
noon, I tried to relocate them but could not. As I was sitting there in my
car, scanning, I got a phone call and had a 17 minute conversation. Was still
on the phone when they popped up again just opposite me. I would have left
without seeing them again if not for the call. This time I did manage some
blurry photos.
These mergansers were first reported (to Facebook) on the 19th by John and
Theresa O'Barr. I know they're not rare but they sure are beautiful to watch.
Carole Gobert, Knoxville
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