Date: 10/25/24 6:33 am From: Patty McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Cackling Goose at Beaverfork Lake (Faulkner County)
Michael and I tracked and relocated the American Avocets found by Cindy Franklin on Wednesday. They have lowered the water level on the lake, presumably to fix docks, improve fish habitat, and do some clean up, so it's a great spot right now for lingering shorebirds. It's one of the only nearby Waterhouse for ducks and they're piled up across the lake to the east.We went back yesterday to see if the Avocets were still around but we couldn't find them. However, we did find a single CACKLING GOOSE mixed in with the 80+ Greater White-fronted Geese (GWFG) along with a very odd looking goose. We initially thought an immature Snow Goose but got some photos and are now leaning toward GWFG x Snow Goose. See attached photo. Comments welcome. We plan to stop at the lake again before heading to the AAS Convention in Little Rock today and will post if we find anything interesting. Here's a link to info on this eBird hotspot, which is a short distance from I-40. Tap on the Species.link for the latest sightings. https://birdinghotspots.org/hotspot/L365158Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
