I found a Parasitic Jaeger at Lake Hartwell, GA 09/27/2015. Photos blurry but still show fieldmarks that eliminate
similar species.
- Eric Beohm
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Parasitic Jaeger - slender body. Head and bill not large. Tail showed two tiny points. |
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The bird made some wide circles around portions of the lake. |
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High winds and rain clouds made photos difficult. |
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The jaeger was a warm cinnamon buff color. |
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Note the prominent white flash on upperwing. |
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Bird was circling around Long Point and was chasing the terns. |
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The bird would shoot up and attack the terns. |
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Note the white uppertail coverts and white upperwing patches. |
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The bird was leaner than Pomarine. |
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Note the warm brown buff body plumage. |
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I could see the bird much better through my scope. |
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The bird was chasing the terns relentlessly. |
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