[TN-Bird] FW: [birdky] Possible Skua in TN
- From: "Mann, Jon" <JMann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:24:42 -0500
Forwarded from KY list on request.
Jon Mann
Nashville, TN
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Subject: [birdky] Possible Skua in TN
Since much speculation seems to abound about the identify of the above
bird, Jon Dunn asked me to post his thinking on this bird to both the KY
& TN listserves. I cannot seem to find how to join the TN list; so,
maybe someone can forward this for me.
The bird appeared very thick and stocky necked. Had a very broad tail
with no central tail points. The wings were broad and not especially
pointy. It had very skua like crescent shaped white wing patches and
was a uniform rather dark brown in coloration with some warmer brown
tones around the nape.
Jon felt it looked like a skua, although he kept trying to talk himself
into the bird being a Pomarine Jaeger being well aware that there is
only one interior record for North America. Hence, the caution. Bill
shape was uncertain.
Many photos were taken; and although they may not be of excellent
quality, they may reveal whether the bird was a skua or a Pomarine
Jaeger.
Anyway, Jon wanted his opinion posted. He is currently at the
reservoirs around Dayton, OH, hoping to fine some rarities for us. I
will post if he finds anything.
Sue Tackett
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