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While searching for the juv SAGU yesterday afternoon, I
spotted what appeared to be a leucistic grebe among a large flock of EAGRs,
north of the western bridge on the AIC and well offshore. One would
assume this bird was an EAGR too, but remember that KP and I found a
leucistic HOGR at FBWMA in late Aug. Those with scopes should look for it
and try to make a positive ID.
There were literally thousands of migratory birds (ducks,
geese, gulls, peep and probably WIPHs) north of the eastern bridge.
Without a scope, I could only make a few specific IDs, but these birds are
definitely worth a look. An amazing sight.
Some friendly birders were kind enough to point out the SAGU
to me, at least a half-mile south of the western end of the AIC. Too far
for a photo. I'll be back ....
Jim McIntyre
P.S.
For those who may be unfamiliar with the avian acronyms used
by biologists and banders, here's an explanatory link:
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/manual/aspeclst.htm#N.
Use of these 4-letter acronyms saves a lot of typing and most are
obvious. (There are a few exceptions.) I encourage further use of
them on BIRDNET/TALK.
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