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Gulls and Cormorants at the Toad Suck Dam on Christmas Eve · **4 Likes**

On a cold afternoon on Christmas Eve, we drove down to the the Toad Suck Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River just to get out of the house for a bit. When we arrived, we were surprised to see a multitude of Gulls and Cormorants were above and below the dam feeding or resting in the cold weather.

**angkymac** · 12-27-2022, 03:31 PM

Interesting bird images! A whole cornucopia of them!
Angky.

**rhanz** · 12-27-2022, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

On a cold afternoon on Christmas Eve, we drove down to the the Toad Suck Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River just to get out of the house for a bit. When we arrived, we were surprised to see a multitude of Gulls and Cormorants were above and below the dam feeding or resting in the cold weather.

Nice pictures especially the first one. I like to see good pictures taken with your camera as I also often use one.Thanks for posting them.

**MikeNArk** · 12-27-2022, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

Interesting bird images! A whole cornucopia of them!
Angky.

Thanks, Angky. There were more birds there than I would ever have expected on a cold winter afternoon. I just had to document it.

---------- Post added 12-27-22 at 06:24 PM ----------

Originally posted by rhanz

Nice pictures especially the first one. I like to see good pictures taken with your camera as I also often use one.Thanks for posting them.

Thanks , rhsnz. I have found myself picking up the K-5Ils more often this year. I have a KP and use it often, but like using this one also. Best regards.

**phx.david** · 12-29-2022, 10:43 AM - **1 Like**

That's a lot of birds. I kind of like the last one with the variety.

**MikeNArk** · 12-29-2022, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by phx.david

That's a lot of birds. I kind of like the last one with the variety.

Thanks, David. It was more birds than I have ever seen before when I visited there. My wife and I went back out yesterday to see if the birds were still there. There were less, but still plenty. Got some interesting shots that I'll post later. Thanks for commenting.[COLOR="Silver"]

sherrvonne · 12-30-2022, 09:28 AM

Any idea why it’s called ‘Toad Suck’? I am familiar with Booger Hollow, lol.

**MikeNArk** · 12-30-2022, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by sherrvonne

Any idea why it’s called ‘Toad Suck’? I am familiar with Booger Hollow, lol.

Thanks for commenting. Here's the story often repeated.

According to the Toad Suck website, “Long ago, steamboats traveled the Arkansas River. When the water was too shallow, the captains and their crews tied up to wait where the Toad Suck Lock and Dam now span the river. They refreshed themselves at the local tavern. Neighbor folks said, “They sucked on the bottle ’til they swelled up like toads.’ Hence, the name Toad Suck.” -

Every spring, there is a Toad Suck Daze Festival in downtown, Conway, Arkansas. Wishing you a Happy New Year.
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12-29-2022, 01:28 PM	#6
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,261 Original Poster	Originally posted by phx.david That's a lot of birds. I kind of like the last one with the variety. Thanks, David. It was more birds than I have ever seen before when I visited there. My wife and I went back out yesterday to see if the birds were still there. There were less, but still plenty. Got some interesting shots that I'll post later. Thanks for commenting.[COLOR="Silver"] Last edited by MikeNArk; 12-29-2022 at 01:35 PM.

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angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	Interesting bird images! A whole cornucopia of them! Angky.

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rhanz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,990	Originally posted by MikeNArk On a cold afternoon on Christmas Eve, we drove down to the the Toad Suck Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River just to get out of the house for a bit. When we arrived, we were surprised to see a multitude of Gulls and Cormorants were above and below the dam feeding or resting in the cold weather. Nice pictures especially the first one. I like to see good pictures taken with your camera as I also often use one.Thanks for posting them.

12-27-2022, 05:20 PM	#4
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,261 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac Interesting bird images! A whole cornucopia of them! Angky. Thanks, Angky. There were more birds there than I would ever have expected on a cold winter afternoon. I just had to document it. ---------- Post added 12-27-22 at 06:24 PM ---------- Originally posted by rhanz Nice pictures especially the first one. I like to see good pictures taken with your camera as I also often use one.Thanks for posting them. Thanks , rhsnz. I have found myself picking up the K-5Ils more often this year. I have a KP and use it often, but like using this one also. Best regards.

12-29-2022, 10:43 AM - 1 Like	#5
phx.david Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,620	That's a lot of birds. I kind of like the last one with the variety.

12-30-2022, 09:28 AM	#7
sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	Any idea why it’s called ‘Toad Suck’? I am familiar with Booger Hollow, lol.

12-30-2022, 01:28 PM	#8
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,261 Original Poster	Originally posted by sherrvonne Any idea why it’s called ‘Toad Suck’? I am familiar with Booger Hollow, lol. Thanks for commenting. Here's the story often repeated. According to the Toad Suck website, “Long ago, steamboats traveled the Arkansas River. When the water was too shallow, the captains and their crews tied up to wait where the Toad Suck Lock and Dam now span the river. They refreshed themselves at the local tavern. Neighbor folks said, “They sucked on the bottle ’til they swelled up like toads.’ Hence, the name Toad Suck.” - Every spring, there is a Toad Suck Daze Festival in downtown, Conway, Arkansas. Wishing you a Happy New Year. Mike

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