A total of 10 observers assembled yesterday in fine mild December
weather for the Big Sandy Christmas Bird Count in Benton and Henry
Counties, TN. The count circle spans from Paris Landing State Park
south to the town of Big Sandy, and includes essentially all of the
Big Sandy Unit of Tennessee NWR. This is our second year for this
young CBC. We found a preliminary total of 112 species this year,
exceeding the total of 109 on last year's inaugural count. There were
quite a few good finds, including at least SIX (!) Pacific Loons
scattered all throughout the area and 8 Lesser Black-backed Gulls
(totals from one party are still not yet tabulated). Other goodies
include Red-throated Loon, Western Grebe, Thayer's and Great Black-
backed Gull, House Wren, and Orange-crowned Warbler. Waterfowl
numbers were moderate by local standards, with only 400 geese and no
Cackling Geese, about 43,000 puddle ducks, roughly 5,000 diving
ducks, and no rare waterfowl species detected. Notable after a
complete strikeout on the species last year, this year there were at
least 497 Am. White Pelicans.
Thanks to all who participated. Every single party had some unique
finds that boosted the final total!
Bill Pulliam
Hohenwald TN
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