WPBO - Franklin's Gull, Parasitic Jaeger, and more

[Tom Auer]

Well, the worst of a Waterbird Counter's nightmares came true today. Skye
Haas was giving me the first of two days off and he had a great flight.
Among the birds that I missed today included a juvenile FRANKLIN'S GULL at
1:45, a Jaeger sp. at 12:48, 400+ Blue-winged Teal, and 400+ Common Terns.
Skye also had a BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER on the Merlin Pole. However, I was
around to witness a handful of RED-THROATED LOONS come by during night
flight. As well, we saw a beautiful adult PARASITIC JAEGER spend some time
off the point this evening. Great bird. We also added 12 BLACK TERN to the
season's total. Other new arrivals included American Golden-Plover, Gadwall
and Ring-necked Tern.

Tom Auer
Fall WPBO Waterbird Counter
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