[TN-Bird] Re: Long-tailed duck continues at Shutes Branch Recreation Area - Wilson County
- From: "Ron Hoff" <aves7000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <neil.kelleyca@xxxxxxxxx>, <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2015 19:15:07 -0400
TN-birders,
4 of us managed to find the female Long-tailed Duck at the Shute Branch
Recreation Area boat launch, in Wilson Co. today at 2:20 pm. It was at the
eastern-most boat launch today, NOT at the launch in front of you as you pull
in (there are 2 boat ramps in this area). We drove to the right and it was
between the boat ramp and the dock to the right (close to Saundersville Rd.).
It was only about 15 feet from the shoreline, diving.
Great birding,
Ron Hoff
Clinton, TN
From: Neil Kelley
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 5:36 PM
To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [TN-Bird] Long-tailed duck continues at Shutes Branch Recreation Area
- Wilson County
Hi all,
The female LONG-TAILED DUCK was still present at Shutes Branch on Old Hickory
Lake when I stopped there around 10:30 AM this morning (Friday, March 13). I
found her exactly as described on the northwest side of the point, very close
to shore and diving frequently. Very beautiful and cooperative bird! Thanks to
those who reported her on the list.
There was also a lot of activity in the GREAT BLUE HERON rookery across the
channel which made for entertaining watching. I counted 19 herons (!), but
they were moving around a lot and I suspect there were more.
Later I stopped very briefly at Snow Bunting Peninsula and had a handsome male
BLUE-WINGED TEAL swimming with some NORTHERN SHOVELERS.
Neil Kelley
Nashville, TN
Davidson County
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