[TN-Bird] Henslow's Sparrow- Big Sandy

From: <birder1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 22:39:35 -0600
10/31/03
Big Sandy Unit; Pace Point
Henry/Benton Co.

A very quick trip this morning to Big Sandy and Pace Point, produced
little in the way of surprises. Best find was a Henslow's Sparrow at Big
Sandy, in the field immediately below the new information stand just
after you enter the refuge. Jeff Wilson has had Henslow's late in the
year at this location before. This field also had several Lincoln's
among the many sparrows using the area.

Bonaparte's Gull numbers are definitely coming up, but the only "good"
gull was an adult Lesser Black-backed sitting on the water in the bay at
Lick Creek. American White Pelicans were also at this location, and a
group of 12 were soaring just east of Pace Point. Common Loon numbers
are slowly climbing, as are Horned Grebe numbers. Diving ducks are still
pretty scarce, although I keep hoping to run across a Scoter trying to
sneak through. The usual raft of Ruddies off the west side of Pace Point
is taking shape, but has a long way to go to reach it's usual size.
Several gulls were resting on the Point, but other than 3 Herrings, they
were all Ring-billed Gulls.

Lack of time prevented me from checking anywhere else. Maybe the area
will get a little more coverage over the weekend, and a nice bird will
turn up.

Good birding!!

Mike Todd
McKenzie, TN
Carroll Co.
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