January 29, 2008
I decided to return to Sedalia and the forest south of there today. A check of several locations where there were previous reports of Northern Pygmy-Owls did not turn up any for me.
A couple of Townsend's Solitaires, Pine Siskins, and Mountain Chickadees were at the Sedalia Cemetery. Just two Cedar Waxwings flew around south of the chapel.
Chatfield Reservoir (Jefferson/Douglas Counties) continues to be slow. A flock of 7 American Tree Sparrows were along the southeastern edge. A Peregrine Falcon flying along the southern end of the dam was the highlight for the day.
The two Northern Shrikes were relocated at Cherry Creek Reservoir (Arapahoe). Three Bald Eagles stood on the ice around the small open water area. Dark morph Red-tailed Hawks out numbered Western Red-tailed Hawks 3 to 2.
Few geese were at LakeCrest (it was a little early for them as they usually show up well after sunset).
A male Northern Harrier was the highlight of a drive around the DIA Owl Loop.
I decided to return to Sedalia and the forest south of there today. A check of several locations where there were previous reports of Northern Pygmy-Owls did not turn up any for me.
A couple of Townsend's Solitaires, Pine Siskins, and Mountain Chickadees were at the Sedalia Cemetery. Just two Cedar Waxwings flew around south of the chapel.
Chatfield Reservoir (Jefferson/Douglas Counties) continues to be slow. A flock of 7 American Tree Sparrows were along the southeastern edge. A Peregrine Falcon flying along the southern end of the dam was the highlight for the day.
The two Northern Shrikes were relocated at Cherry Creek Reservoir (Arapahoe). Three Bald Eagles stood on the ice around the small open water area. Dark morph Red-tailed Hawks out numbered Western Red-tailed Hawks 3 to 2.
Few geese were at LakeCrest (it was a little early for them as they usually show up well after sunset).
A male Northern Harrier was the highlight of a drive around the DIA Owl Loop.
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