Tn-Birders -
Hi all, with the Western Grebe bringing attention to the Seven Points
Recreation Area on J. Percy Priest Lake in Nashville, I think the eBird
hotspots need some clarification. There is a relatively new hotspot called
"Seven Points Recreation Area Boat Ramp." This is not the small boat ramp
within the campground area, it is the year round boat launch which is
further down the road and on the opposite side of the peninsula. It's a
fairly specific hotspot.
The "Seven Points Recreation Area Campground" is much larger and includes
the entire campground, including the shore line by the playground and the
smaller boat ramp within the campground.
It makes sense for these to be separate hotspots, and one cannot see the
same birds from both locations, but the terminology is confusing with
reference to "boat ramp" in the larger hotspot. If you park and walk in to
the campground, please be sure to use the campground hotspot if you use
eBird.
I'm attaching a quick screenshot with the "boat ramp" hotspot marked with
an arrow. An "X" marks the spot where the Western Grebe has generally been
seen. There have been regular Pacific Loons at the Boat ramp location, but
to my knowledge, the Western Grebe has not been seen on that side.
Thanks!
Graham Gerdeman
Nashville
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