May 3, 2007
Several members of the Illinois Ornithological Society and I went over to Barr Lake this afternoon. Winds were 25-30 mph with gusts into the 40s.
Only a few birds ventured out into the wind. Peter Weber found the adult Harris's Sparrow behind the Visitors Center. A few House Finches, House Sparrows, and Red-winged Blackbirds visited the feeders.
We hiked from the footbridge to the boat ramp (1.5 miles to the north). A couple of House Wrens, a Song Sparrow, and Downy Woodpeckers were found between mm 9.0 to mm 8.0.
Three Swainson's Hawks soared overhead and put on a nice show with their mating behavior.
A Swainson's Thrush and Orange-crowned Warbler were found between mm 8.0 and mm 7.5 .
A small flock of Chipping Sparrows fluttering around the trees at the boat ramp restrooms.
Burrowing Owls were again found at 3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue and also at Powhaton Road & 128th avenue. A Ferruginous Hawk flew over Tower Road. The usual Horned Larks were also spotted along the DIA Owl Loop.
It was a nice start to a week of grouse searching!
May 2, 2007
I took the time to ride my bike around the 7.8 mile bike path circling Aurora Reservoir. Birding was quite slow. Two Great Blue Herons and four Song Sparrows were the highlight.
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