[TN-Bird] Surf and Black Scoters at TVA Lake

From: OLCOOT1@xxxxxxx
To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 21:17:51 EST
Dec. 9, 2004
Ensley Bottoms
Shelby Co. TN

Again after it rained last night, I didn't need much excuse to drop by the 
pits this afternoon. The large flock of scaup at TVA Lake has been augmented by 
a big influx of Greater Scaup. I counted over 100 in the mix which contained 
only one Red-breasted Merganser and a female Ring-necked Duck.

I also found one sleeping Black Scoter and then another sleeping Surf Scoter. 
Both of these birds were fast asleep and I took a series of photos that show 
the slight differences that are usually visible even on birds with their heads 
tucked. I'll try to post them soon.

At the "pits" there are still over 1,000 Least Sandpipers and at least 3 
Western. I also had 4 Dunlin and 11 SANDERLING.

The injured Snowy is still hanging in there. With the CBC count coming next 
week someone might have some nice birds, Snowy, Sanderling and 2 species of 
scoters ain't too shabby in the winter at Memphis..............



Good Birding!!!

Jeff R. Wilson
OL'COOT / TLBA
Bartlett, TN


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